Category
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 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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Orange
Medium Blue
| Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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