| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 12-16 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cooked greens Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 68ºF - 75ºF Days to germinate: 7 to 14 days Depth to plant seed: Sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
