| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Coarse and fuzzy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading faded flower stems ensures more flowering throughout the season |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: In spring or fall every 3 to 4 years. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2013 Great Plant Picks award winner |
| paleohunter | On March 29, 2024 | Obtained plant |
