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Category: Perennials Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Scarlet (Dark Red) White/Near White
Bloom Time: Blooms all year
Foliage: Herbaceous Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured Veined
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Flowers are good for cutting Provides winter interest Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
On Oct 11, 2009, dfinley821 from Browns Summit, NC wrote:
I bought this plant in Florida and planted it in my garden. I live in upper middle of NC (zone 7) and it has done very well this summer. I will dig it up and pot it for the winter in my house and hope that I can place it in the garden again next year!
17 members have or want this plant for trade.
