Tall spikes of vivid orange flowers rise well above the plant's base all season long, drawing hummingbirds and butterflies from summer straight through early fall. The narrow profile means you can tuck it into tight spaces — between shrubs, along a fence line, or toward the back of a bed — without it sprawling into its neighbors.

Site it in a location that gets good light and let the soil dry out a bit between waterings. In Alabama heat, afternoon shade keeps the blooms from fading.