An old fashioned annual/ perennial that bears lots of red and yellow flowers of the most brilliant color. Blooms allure pollinators like butterflies. Over 450 insects are known to feed on some part of the plant. They love the nectar rich flowers. It is common to see many different insects feeding right along side butterflies on the flowers at the same time in a rich tapestry of natures diversity. It is among the most important food plants for the monarch butterfly. Grow as an annual in cold regions.
Grows in a wide varieties of soil, if given good drainage. Loves growing out from rocks and small crevasses. Well developed as a cottage garden flower or a nice meadow setting. Can flower 4 months from seed and bloom from spring through fall. Makes a great plant for container gardens.