Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Planting to frost. Deadheading not necessary. |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: surface sow Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 20,903; Can 3,866 |
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