Perennial from rhizome with an upright habit. Lance-shaped leaves are striped green and gold. Spikes of bright, orange-yellow, irregular shaped flowers with dark orange speckles bloom summer to frost. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 4′-6′ tall, 2′-3′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 7a
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Deciduous, Long Bloom Season, Attracts Hummingbirds, Cold Hardy, Deer Resistant
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Plant in enriched soil with good drainage. Deadhead to promote continued bloom. Feed with an all purpose fertilizer in spring before new growth appears.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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