General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 4-10 feet
Plant Spread: 4-6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Yellow
Other: Golden-yellow aging to orange
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: Upper Kimo Rd, Maui
Date: March 4, 2008
photo by Forest & Kim Starr

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