Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet, possibly 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 4 feet, possibly 5 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Sticky, 2-3 inch long; upper surface dark green, lower surface, hairy, light green; edges often curled under. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Birds Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |