Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Dusky-green upper with chocolate-burgundy-purple reverse. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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