| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 18-36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 10-12 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Dark red, deep red |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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