• Uses: Large, well-branched plants in the series boast large sunny blooms, continually, all summer long. A deep root system imparts impressive heat and drought tolerance, as well as rapid establishment for maximum gardening success. • Exposure/Soil: Full sun. Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. Use slow release fertilizer for best results. Prefers not to be overwatered. • Growth: Grows 36" tall and 20” wide. • Hardiness: Zone 9-11, Annual, May reseed. • Foliage: The foliage is a handsome rich, dark green. The plant branches young and sets numerous buds on its side shoots, giving you more blooms than you might think possible. • Flower: Masses of large sunny flowers with brown-black centers. Delivers multiple blooms throughout the summer on multibranched stems. Ripe flowers-seeds are beloved by birds, especially yellow finches.