About This Plant
Delicate buttery-yellow blooms with rich ruby-red centers create a charming, heartwarming display from early summer into fall. Heat and drought tolerant, deer resistant, and a favorite of bees and butterflies, it provides months of vibrant color with minimal care. Perfect for cottage gardens, sunny borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Companion Plants: Salvia, Coneflower, Catmint, Yarrow, Russian Sage, Sedum, and Little Bluestem.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.