| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 3-4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-4 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep scarlet, Blood red, Bright red. Dark (blackish) stems and calyxes. |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Parentage: | Seedling of: Red Velvet |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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