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Emilia coccinea 'Irish Poet'
Also Known As
- Emilia javanica 'Irish Poet'
- Irish Poet Tassel Flower
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 6"-8"
planting zones
- 1-12
Emilia coccinea 'Irish Poet' plant details
Emilia coccinea 'Irish Poet' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Emilia coccinea 'Irish Poet'
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Emilia coccinea 'Irish Poet'
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The rediscovered light orange form of tassel flower, almost lost in the last 20 years. We are happy to bring it back--great in masses, or weaving among others annual. Self sows.
By: Select Seeds
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How to Grow Emilia coccinea 'Irish Poet'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Emilia for your garden
aka Emilia javanica, Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica, Lady's Paintbrush, Scarlet Cacalia, Tassel Flower
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular
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