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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 3 - 4 feet
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
4"-5"
Flower Time: Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Cut Flower
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Take basal cuttings from the overwintered root stools

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  • Mum

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Location: Halls of Heddon nursery, Northumberland, UK
Date: 2018-09-29
Location: Halls of Heddon nursery, Northumberland, UK
Date: 2018-09-29
Location: Halls of Heddon, Newcastle UK
Date: 2021-10-16

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