| 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 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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