| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Double |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Other: Possible sporadic blooming through summer. |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| thequeen770 | On March 19, 2017 | Obtained plant Bought 2 from Pikes. Planted one beside the front door and the other by the front butterfly bush on the road side. |
| HamiltonSquare | On April 18, 2018 | Obtained plant Green Acres purchase. |
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