| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 8 feet |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Pale, creamy yellow with red eye |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Flowers |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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