| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 3-5 feet tall |
| Plant Spread: | 3-5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Red |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: Kept at 65-75 degrees F, germination is in 10-21 days Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
