Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: With marginal filaments |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Other: Very long blooming season |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Other: Rhizome Cuttings |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 21,729 Goes Dormant |