CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 8b

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Summer

Flower Color: Red, Orangish Red, Black, Multi-Colored

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Low

Poor Soil Tolerance: Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 3' - 5'

Width: 1' - 2'

Growth Rate: Medium, Fast

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground Around First Fall Freeze: No Winter Interest.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3

Best Side of House: West Exposure, East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Large Tropical Foliage / Flowers

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Deer, Root Rot Disease, Beetles, Aphids

Plant Limitations: May Needs Staking, Needs Regular Irrigation

Shippable in 2026: YES