Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Red Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Days to germinate: 7-10 days Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |