| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | Up to 28 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Other: Deep purple foliage |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Bright orange-red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: June - September |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP #17798 |
