Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best flowering in full sun
- Tolerates light shade but may reduce bloom quantity
Bloom Time:
- Late spring to early summer
- Some cultivars rebloom lightly into fall
Size:
Height: 2 to 6 feet (varies by cultivar)
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Attributes:
- Showy, tubular flowers in a range of colors
- Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
- Arching, fountain-like growth habit
- Some cultivars offer colorful or variegated foliage
- Deer-resistant and low maintenance
- Cold-hardy (USDA Zones 4–8)
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune immediately after flowering to shape and encourage rebloom (blooms on old wood)
- Fertilize in early spring if needed
Pest watch:
- Generally pest-free, but monitor for aphids and leaf spot
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