This plant is known for its attractive downy leaves and bright orange flowers. It can be either upright or trailing with a persistent woody base. Blooms in summer and fall - in hotter areas the main bloom time is spring, becoming slightly deciduous into the summer. An excellent drought tolerant addition to a sunny garden.
Growth Form/Defining Characteristics: 3-4’ high, 2-3’ wide
Light: Full Sun
Water: Little water, once established
Soil: Well drained Loam, Standard Potting soil mixed with cactus soil
Hardiness: Sunset Zones 3, 7-24. Tolerant of extremes of 15-120 Degrees F
Type: Perennial, summer deciduous in hotter areas.