| 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 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 15 - 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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