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Recommended Temperature Zone:sunset: 13, 15-17, 20-27 USDA: 10, 9 with protection
Frost Tolerance: Normally hardy in Phoenix, might sustain some frost damage on exceptionally cold nights
Heat Tolerance: Take full sun in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Growth Habits: Upright, bushy perennial to 1 foot high, 3 feet diameter (30 cm by 1 m diameter), flowers to 3 ft high
Watering Needs: Little water once established, needs good drainage.
Propagation: Seeds, cluster/root division in March
This plant does surprising well in Phoenix. It will hold the heat and keep blooming year after year.
Cultural Practices: For best results, grow in full sun in sandy soil.
Blooming Habits: Blooms from March on during most of the summer in Phoenix.
Propagation: Start seed at 60° F to 70° F (16° C to 21° C) soil temperature, and set 2 months old plants out, spaced 1 foot (30 cm) at the end of February after the last frosts. Damaged by temperatures below 25 degrees F. Prefers part shade in hot climates.
Entries and Updates
Mar 4, 2006
Bought 2 replacements from HD.
Will put in middle grouping - only one of the original three survived. Must fix that drip first!
Mar 12, 2006
A close up of an early bloomer - the one in front of Nick's window.
