| 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 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 14 - 21 days Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
| Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 2020 Regional (Heartland, Southeast) |
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