Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Other: Pubescent, silver-green foliage |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Pale yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 7 to 14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, lightly covering with a fine layer of soil |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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