Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Inflorescence Height: | 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Seeds germinate in a few days at room temperature without pretreatment. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |