Typically available from spring through fall. Check with your local store for current availability.
Tall flower spikes rise above grassy foliage in summer or fall to attract a variety of pollinators. Red, orange, coral, and yellow buds change in color as they open. Great as a container or accent plant.
*Monrovia priced higher.
Plant with Sage
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 2'-3' tall, 2' wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Water Needs: Low
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USDA Zone: 6a
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Growth Habit: Narrow, Upright, Clumping
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Attributes: Waterwise, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant
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
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Plant in enriched soil with good drainage. Mulch to protect root zone in winter. Dead head to promote new blooms. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer.