Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 9 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Hairy, coarse-pinnately lobed leaves. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 10 to 15 days Other info: Light is required for germination; do not cover the seed with germination mix or vermiculite after sowing. Moisten the seed flats and move them into a warm environment, where the temperatures can be maintained at 64-68º F for germination. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |