Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 10 to 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Dark Coral with purplish-black brushed eye. |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature: 75ºF-80ºF Days to germinate: 3 to 7 days |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |