| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 18-20 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 20-22 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Non fading |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 10-15 Depth to plant seed: 4x width Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 2010 National Other: 2010 Fleuroselect Gold Medal |
| lovesblooms | On April 26, 2015 | Seeds sown |
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