Flowers:
Yellow;red (Interesting lemon-yellow strap-like flowers with petals that are up to 1" long; calyx a deep red; January to February)
Foliage:
Green (Bright green summer foliage); Yellow (Outstanding yellow to yellow-orange fall color)
Fruit:
Green (Capsule; not ornamentally important)
Soil:
Adaptable to various soil types, even tolerating heavy clay soils
Diagnostic Characteristics:
The bright green leaves (up to 6" long) are alternate, simple, and broad-oval, with wavy margins and often with oblique base. Distinct veins run forward from the midrib at a sharp angle.
