| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Olive green with rose-red margins. Margins fade to cream with maturity |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
