Deciduous shrub with soft, light green foliage. Fiery red-orange tubular flowers bloom spring through first frost. Utilize in containers, borders, as a pollinator attractant or accent plant. Full sun, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Landscape Size: 5′-6‘ tall, 5’ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 8b
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Deer Resistant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Humming Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Long Bloom Season
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Performs best in enriched, well draining soil. Apply a flower fertilizer in spring. Promote blooms and a clean appearance by removing spent flowers.
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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