High-voltage color for the mid to late summer garden! Narrow spikes of warm orange flowers absolutely glow at twilight, serve as a beacon to hummingbirds. Sword-shaped, gray-green leaves and reddish-brown stems look elegant all season.
Grows to 30-36" tall with a spread of 12-15".
Flower Form: Individual tubular flowers clustered around the top of each stem in a narrow spike.
Flower Color: Soft orange fading to a brownish-orange color.
Flowering Date: Mid to late summer
Planting Requirements: Avoid windy areas and wet winter conditions that may cause the rhizomatous roots to rot. Requires 2-3 seasons to reach flowering stage.
Soil Requirements: Rich well drained soil.
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Unique Characteristics: Attractive red/brown stems with narrow spikes of warm orange tubular flowers especially attractive to hummingbirds.
Additional Information: Avoid setting more than 2-3" deep. Established clumps are best left undisturbed.
