Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Plant Height: | 3 feet |
Leaves: | Other: When hand watering, keep leaves dry. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Red Other: Red with an occasional orange flower from the seeds sown. |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |