| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Dark green with reddish-brown/maroon mottling. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Each bloom lasts 3 to 5 days. |
| Flower Color: | Other: Blooms open a pale yellow, changing to deep orange to copper red. |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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