Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 3+ feet |
Plant Spread: | 1+ feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Can be any combination of yellow, white or pink with red to pink stripes. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: Indoors, 3-5 days; longer outside if soil is cooler. Depth to plant seed: 1/4" Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
vbprog | On April 5, 2015 | Plant emerged |
vbprog | On April 2, 2015 | Seeds sown |
antsinmypants | On June 23, 2023 | Seeds sown Flat #2 Row 6 |