| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Heart-shaped |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Orange-red with blackish calyxes |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring 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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| wow!! by marti | Sep 22, 2011 11:42 AM | 0 |
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