Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 24 to 30" |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Brown Russet Yellow Other: various shades in brown/yellow |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65 to 85° Days to germinate: 7 to 21 Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: self seeds; often crosses with other R. hirta varieties. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Hoverflies Bees |
HamiltonSquare | On October 26, 2017 | Obtained plant Second attempt (2) from Annie's 10/26/17 |
got2b | On July 21, 2015 | Obtained plant |
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