| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
