An upright, hairy annual, perennial or biennial herb native to Texas with single erect stems and a slender taproot. The terminal red-orange flower color is a misconception. Actually the flower is tiny, creamy white to pale yellow, encircled by the red-orange leaf-like bracts. The seeds are very, very small and should be sown directly on the soil surface. Adapted to well-drained areas in full sun. Not the easiest variety to cultivate, but the lure of such magnificent flowers certainly compensates for the effort. You can find these along the roadsides in Texas mixed with bluebonnets. Plant in fall for spring growth.

Suggested Use: gardens, roadsides, open meadows, mixtures. Creates ribbons of color for miles along Texas highways in the spring. Does not transplant well. Requires a period of time to become established. David's Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been providing quality seeds since 2009. Once you get these established, which may take several years, you will be in for a bouquet of flowers year after year.

Our Non-GMO seeds are sustainable. Our packaging is environmentally friendly, climate friendly, reusable, and recyclable. David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009. Seeds packed for 2023 in the great state of Texas, USA. Order today!

We recommend you check with experts (like your County Extension Agent) in your area for the best growing practices before you plant.