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Two-flower Cynthia

Krigia biflora

Two-flower Cynthia (Krigia biflora)

A bright and cheerful perennial of open woods, fields, and prairies, producing pairs of vibrant orange-yellow daisy flowers on smooth, blue-green stalks. Forms a neat rosette of smooth leaves. Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils.

Family
Asteraceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1–2 ft
Spacing
0.75–1.25 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
May, June, July, August
Bloom colors
orange, yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, naturalizing
Native states
AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, WI, WV

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