Tough and heat loving bright blooms that are native to dry climates.

| Blossom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Height | 4-8 in |
| Width | 12-20 in |
| Spacing | 8-12 in |
| Container Sizes | Eco+ Grande, 11' Mono |
| Hardiness Zones | 8, 9, 10 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | Tough and heat loving bright blooms that are native to dry climates. |
| Available Seasons |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
This plant is great in containers where good drainage is ensured, but is also a great garden plant as long as well-drained soil is available. It is very heat tolerant and is native to regions with low humidity and periods of drought. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Plant in containers or well-drained landscape beds. Once plants are established in the landscape they shouldn't need much care. The best performance is provided by soil kept on the dry side. Overwatering is the most likely problem you'll have with these platns. Do not treat them too well and they'll be happy campers. This is not a plant that needs a lot of plant food. For plants in the landscape a dose of controlled release plant food at planting will usually be sufficient. If you live in a climate with a very long summer, reapplying after 3 or 4 months may be beneficial. For plants in containers, a dose of controlled release plant food at planting time is also recommended. However, reapplication of plant food is more likely to be needed in containers. Monitor your plant and reapply if the plant looks to be tired or if the foliage seems too light. A water soluble plant food can add instant energy if you notice that your plants seems to be struggling. A water soluble plant food application to quickly increase energy, followed by a controlled release application of plant food will keep your plants happy for months. If your planting gets a bit open or straggly looking, you can use a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to trim it back. Look to take no more than 1/3 the volume of the plant. I usually follow a trim, with an application of water soluble plant food. The plant food/trim combination will stimulate new growth and branching and after a week or two to recover will result in a better branched and more floriferous plant. In long season climates, trimming more than once can be beneficial. |
| 2025 | Top Performer - UGA |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Iowa State |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2025 | Best of Breed - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Leader of the Pack - Late Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Leader of the Pack - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Perfect Score - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2025 | Top Performer, Best of Species - Penn State |
| 2025 | Top Performer - University of Tennessee - Knoxville |
| 2025 | Perfect Score - Hanging Baskets - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids |
| 2025 | Bronze Medal Winner - Champaign County Illiniois Master Gardener Idea Garden |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2025 | 2025 Classic City Award - UGA |
| 2023 | Top Performer - University of Guelph |
| 2023 | Top Performer - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden |
| 2022 | Perfect Score - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2021 | Perfect Score - University of Wisconsin - West Madison |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Young's Plant Farm |
| 2021 | Top Performer - University of Guelph |
| 2021 | Best of Breed - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2021 | Best in Show - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Poplarville |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Perennial - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2021 | Director's Select & Best of Species - Penn State University |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden |
| 2021 | Top Performer - LSU - Hammond |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Les Exceptionelles |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2021 | Perfect Score - Oregon State University |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Cornell University |