Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
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) |
Plant Height: | 8-10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Red Yellow Bi-Color: Lemon-Yellow, Orange-Red center |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Flowers |
Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |