Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 30-40 days Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |