Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Red Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 14 to 21 days Depth to plant seed: Sow at depth of 1/4 inch |
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