Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 2-4 feet (60 cm-1.5 m) |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet (1 m) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: lemon white |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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