Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 20 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |