| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Herbaceous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. July, August, September, October. |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21773; EU38248 |
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