| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Red Other: spotted throat |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Other: Sporadic blooms at other times of year. |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| MunchkinsMom | On October 28, 2015 | Bloomed Started blooming. Lots of little buds coming on, hope it reblooms for Valentine's Day. Hummers are loving it. |
| MunchkinsMom | On September 24, 2015 | Obtained plant Fair Oaks Nursery 3 gallons |
