All around dependable annual offering mid to tall plants with a bushy habit. Good for garden beds and containers. Flowers in shades of yellow, orange and white. Good cut flower.
May - October
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Insect Damage
Insect Relative Damage
Phytoplasma Disease
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
mites, japanese beetles, leaf hoppers, botrytis, phythium root rot, aster yellows
Taller cultivars tend to need some support while shorter "hedge types" are better at standing up well over the summer. Deadheading improves re-blooming. Attracts butterflies.