LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches only 12 to 16 in. tall, up to 20 in. wide.
| Description | A dense, compact clump of beautiful, broad, glossy, deep purple foliage that boldly showcases its showy, large, yellow-orange, daisy-like flowers that emerge in summer. Excellent contrast for beds and borders, particularly paired with lime-colored foliage plants. Exceptional in containers. An herbaceous perennial; evergreen in warmer winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, consistently moist, loamy soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun exposures. Prune spent flower heads to encourage more blooms. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |



