| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 36 - 72 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees |
| Horntoad | On April 15, 2015 | Bloomed |
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