Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 4 to 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Cut Flower |
Edible Parts: | Stem Leaves Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Pollinators: | Self Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |