Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Dark red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2005 Plant Select Winner |
Child plants: | one child plant |
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