Herbaceous Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Perennial
Big, bold bright green leaves, striped in yellow on upright stalks reaching 6 feet are topped with bright orange blooms in late summer. Exotic and showy, this perennial lends a tropical air to containers or bedding schemes.
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun
Water Needs:
Regular / Even
Size: 48 - 72 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Upright
Foliage Texture:
Bold
Foliage Quality:
Colorful
Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
Yellow / Gold, Gold, Variegated, Yellow
Flower Color:
Orange
Bloom Season:
Summer, Fall, Jul, Aug, Sep
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Mixed Border
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Birds, Hummingbirds
Season of Interest:
Summer, Fall, Late Spring / Early Summer, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Tender
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
medium
Focus:
Color Theme
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
10, 11
Focus:
Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8