Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This annual will grow 1/2"-2' tall and 1.5' wide; it produces flowers in yellow, red, orange, pink, and purple that bloom in summer and fall. It does best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.