Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 5-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: With marginal filaments |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Coral-orange with yellow throats |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Nearly sterile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Other: Rhizome Cuttings |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 29,626 Goes Dormant |
Parentage: | Lutea x unknown |