Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous Other: dwarf, almost grass-like green foliage. |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds take a long time to reach flowering stage. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Protection Status: US Plant Patent #20,313 |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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