Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Blue-green |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Bi-Color: Yellow and lemon-yellow |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Other info: Can reseed. Generally comes true from seed but can cross-pollinate. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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