Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 10 - 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 20 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Orange-red |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Cut back faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season. May, June, July, August, September, October |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23389; EU37688 |
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