Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 2 or 3 weeks of cold moist stratification will help with germination Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Horntoad | On June 3, 2016 | Bloomed |
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