Typically available from spring to late fall. Call store for exact availability.
Draw dozens of hummingbirds to your garden with this water-wise perennial. Early spring through fall, vibrant, magenta-purple flowers adorn deep green leaves. Use in large containers or borders.
Plant with Coneflower
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 3'-4' tall, 3' wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
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Water Needs: Moderate
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USDA Zone: 9b
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Growth Habit: Upright
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Growth Rate: Fast
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Attributes: Fragrant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season
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. Cut back mature plants in fall for late winter. Feed with an all purpose fertilizer in spring.
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