Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 12-15 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Pink Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, press lightly into soil. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |