| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full 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: | 12 to 18 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Red with lavender bract |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
