| Landscape | Excellent for a herbaceous border or pollinator, meadow or natural garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed, surface-sowing in late winter in a coldframe. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a light, well-drained, humus-rich sandy soil, mulching with bracken litter or leafmould where low temperatures are prolonged. If potted, use a well-crocked pot of fibrous loam-based mix, admit full sun and water plentifully during growth, occasionally adding a dilute liquid feed. Reduce water gradually after flowering, then cut back and allow a two month rest period during the winter. |
| Pests | Whitefly may be a problem if plants (seedlings) are grown on under cover. |
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves grow up to 11.5 cm in length, and are crowded and loosely spiral on the stem. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are yellow, orange or vermilion. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is a seed pod growing up to 15 cm. |
