Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | up to 60 inches |
Plant Spread: | 36 - 48 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Purplish-green |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Tomato-red, Scarlet red |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Fall Late fall or early winter Winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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