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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet, to 6 feet including flower stalk. |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Green Pink Red Yellow Other: Bloom color may be Greenish-yellow, Pink, Red, Brownish-orange. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |