Tall, upright perennial with dark purplish
red stems, yellow-green leaves and large
orange flowers, midsummer to early autumn.
Clump forming. Plant in sheltered warm site
and water often in growing season. In autumn
lift and store in frost-free place. In milder
gardens, leave in ground but cover with dry
mulch. Soil types: chalky, loamy, sandy, clay
moist ut well-drained. Full sun. Frost
tender.