Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Orange, red, and yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Year Round |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 1,477 (Expired) |
Parentage: | Goldrush x Radiation |
tabbycat | On May 10, 2024 | Potted up arrived in 4" pot but I planted in a hanging basket & hung in vitex. It has a couple of buds about to open |
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