Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 - 26 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Cream/yellow |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadhead faded flower stems to ensure more flowering throughout the season. June, July, August, September, October. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds take a long time to reach flowering stage. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22969; EU35638 |
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