Noteworthy CharacteristicsCoppery orange flowers from summer into fall. Good for hedges, borders, and accents where hardy. As an annual, it can be grown in borders and containers. Good plant for butterfly and bird habitat gardens.

CareEasily grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade (although best flowering occurs in full sun). Needs good drainage and does best in high heat. If growing as an annual, plant in a container to winter indoors if desired. Although somewhat drought-tolerant once established as a perennial in southern areas, it prefers regular moisture when grown as an annual.

PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by seed.

ProblemsNothing serious