Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 10 - 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Dark rosy-red with yellow throats |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading ensures a continual flush of new blossoms. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |