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: | 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep crimson to cranberry red flowers that do not fade. |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP26,609 |
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