Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 18-24" |
Plant Spread: | 12-18" |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Mahogany/red and yellow with a brown cone in the center |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Hoverflies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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