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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

    Gardening facts about Emilia coccinea 'Irish Poet' plant

    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

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    Emilia coccinea

    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
    Photo of Emilia coccinea flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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