Category Herbs Perennials
Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Foliage Herbaceous This plant is resistant to deer Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color Bronze Blue-Green
Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone Can be grown as an annual
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Bloom Color Coral/Apricot Red-Orange
Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cutting This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Bloom Time Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Blooms repeatedly
Other details
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 From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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