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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Pink/Rose
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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