Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 4 to 7 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Showy Dehiscent Other: Globose capsule containing red seeds. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: 5 to 6 inch spike with small red, orange, or yellow flowers. |
Flower Color: | Orange Red Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
WebTucker | On August 17, 2022 | Bloomed |
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