General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12-16 inches
Plant Spread: 18-20 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Golden yellow and red
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Solanna™
Trade Name: Sunset Bright
Cultivar name: 'Sunset Bright'
Common names
  • Tickseed

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Location: j c raulston arboretum, ncsu,  raleigh, north carolina
Date: 2024-06-11
Location: j c raulston arboretum, ncsu,  raleigh, north carolina
Date: 2024-05-27

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