Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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