Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 12-14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/8 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |