| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 16 to 20 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Vibrant orange, transitioning into a deep purple surrounding the center. |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| dnrevel | On September 30, 2022 | Cuttings stuck Put in the new greenhouse today. Grew purple ones via cuttings last year. Found this favorite cultivar this year and am happy to take cuttings. |
