Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Not sticky |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep, velvety red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |