A clump-forming perennial to 75cm tall with deciduous, sword-shaped foliage. From midsummer into autumn, arching stems bear upward-facing flowers with golden-yellow petals edged with orange and with a central orange stripe surrounding an orange-red eye
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Plant 8-10cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained and preferably sandy soil in full sun or partial shade; in colder areas plant somewhere with shelter from cold drying winds, such as near a wall, and protect in winter with a thick, dry, organic mulch. If clumps become congested, divide them in early spring. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well
Propagate by division in early spring, just before growth starts
No pruning required, except removal of dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Generally disease-free