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) |
Plant Height: | 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1.5-2 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 5-20 Depth to plant seed: Just cover Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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