Tall spikes of tubular flowers with speckled throats. Will rebloom if deadheaded. A premier specimen perennial.
-grandiflora: Pale yellow flowers from early to mid summer. 2-3 feet tall. Will tolerate dry shade.
-mertonensis: Frost hardy perennial growing to 3 feet tall and 12 inches wide. Bright coppery pink blooms late spring to early summer. Excellent cut fower. Very showy. Tolerates light shade.
-purpurea Foxy -28-30" mixture of bright colors. Compact growth habit.
Care and Maintenance:
Does not require dividing. Low maintenance plant. Marginally to fully frost hardy. Prefers part shade and humus rich, well drained soil, but is somewhat adaptable.