Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Underground structures: | Rhizome Tuber |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested; contact with leaves and stems may cause skin irritation. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |