Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet, possibly 4 feet |
Fruit: | Other: Small, dry green, 5 - 8 segmented capsule (schizocarp) matures to deep brown. Each segment contains a single reddish-brown wedge shaped seed. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |