Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
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 9b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 15 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Yellow with brown centre |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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