Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m) |
Plant Spread: | Spreads by rhizomes, forming large colonies. |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects: Host plant for caterpillars of the Brazilian Skipper. |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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