| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 inches to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Thick, hairy stalk with velvety leaves that are silver in color. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Salmon to Orange-red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 75 degrees F to 80 degrees F Other info: Seeds are tiny, dust-like threads so care must be taken when handling. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
