Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
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