Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Spread: | 8-10 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Inflorescence Height: | 8-10 inches |
Foliage Mound Height: | 6-8 inches |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Squirrels Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 68-70 degrees Other info: Hybrids will not come true from seed. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Division should be done in late summer. Lift the plant and cut into separate plants with a sharp knife, making sure that each piece has healthy roots. Plant and water in. |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bumblebees Bees Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
aspenhill | On April 11, 2017 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 1 |
SuperHappyCamper | On August 4, 2022 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Plant expired. To much rain and not enough sun to get established. |
SuperHappyCamper | On April 15, 2022 | Obtained plant Purchased from Lowe's. |