| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Plant Height: | 12- 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Gray-green |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Clove-scented |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Scarlet, Dark red |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Remove spent flowers for rebloom |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 2003 National |
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