| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial 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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22300 |
| Parentage: | Fantasia x Fireball |
| piksihk | On January 17, 2015 | Seeds sown mix |
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