| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches to 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 inches to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Velvety textured |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: Sap may cause contact dermatitis as well as eye irritation. Minor toxicity if ingested. |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| SuperHappyCamper | On October 8, 2021 | Obtained plant Freebie from Busy B Nursery |
