Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 48 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Reddish-orange |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |