Papaya Popsicle Dwarf Poker
$41.00 Original price was: $41.00.$12.30Current price is: $12.30.
1000 in stock
SKU: g6q8q6By2Y
Category: BESTSELLERS
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 12 to 14 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide; blooms reach 22 in. tall.
| Description | A prolific summer-long bloomer with tall spikes of bicolor flowers in vibrant orange and gold colors of ripe papayas. Charming, compact, grass-like foliage remains neat all summer! A terrific drought tolerant garden plant that infuses dynamic color and texture into sunny beds and borders, and mixed container plantings. Evergreen in mild winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, 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 |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Avens (Geum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect crown in harsh winters. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; in containers, water regularly – when soil surface becomes dry. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |