Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4-6 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |