Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade 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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Wavy, dark green with maroon edge. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Dark maroon-red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Pollinators: | Flies |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |