Features:Foliage: Broad, strap-shaped glossy leaves with thick leathery texture, arranged in symmetrical fan pattern,Flowers: Trumpet-shaped vibrant orange blooms in upright umbels with golden stamens,Habit: Clump-forming evergreen perennial
Mature Height: 1-3 ft
Mature Width: 1-3 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Bright indirect light (ideal under tree canopies)
Key Advantages:Exceptional shade tolerance,Drought-resistant when established,Deer and pest resistant,Long-lived perennial (50+ years),Low maintenance
Special CareSoil: Well-drained, organic-rich mix (equal parts potting soil/orchid bark/peat),Water: Thoroughly when topsoil dries (reduce in winter),Fertilizer: 1/4 strength 10-10-10 monthly (spring-fall),Bloom Trigger: 12-14 week cool period (45-55°F/7-13°C) with reduced water
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late winter to early spring (lasts 4-6 weeks),Foliage: Year-round architectural interest