| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep pinkish-red, Deep crimson flowers with dark calyces |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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