| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled 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: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: roundish, dark green with dark purple reverse. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Greenish bracts bearing orange-red flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
