| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Brilliant red |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Inflorescence Height: | 48 inches |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 36 inches |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2007 Plant Select Winner |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
| MrsBinWY | On May 26, 2018 | Transplanted On 5-26-2018, planted 3 behind the stream. |
| MrsBinWY | On May 13, 2018 | Transplanted On 5-13-2018, planted 3 on the west side of the front of the melon hoop. |
| MrsBinWY | On April 1, 2018 | Potted up 16 (1 on 3-25-18; 15 on 3-31-18) |
| MrsBinWY | On March 13, 2018 | Seeds germinated 3; 12 on 3-14-18 |
| MrsBinWY | On March 10, 2018 | Seeds sown 16 seeds from 2015G in milk jug @ warm room temp |
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