| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 24 inches (60 cm.) |
| Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches (30-45 cm.) |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Vivid shades of red, yellow and green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: 6 inch brush-like spikes of small, deep red flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Cooked greens Cut Flower |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F (21-24 C) Days to germinate: 10-14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at approximate depth of 1/4 inch. Start indoors |
| Pollinators: | Self Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
