| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Red |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Horntoad | On October 11, 2015 | Bloomed |
| Horntoad | On May 8, 2015 | Seeds germinated |
| Horntoad | On May 4, 2015 | Seeds sown |
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