| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 15 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Glossy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Garnet-colored; ruby-red; purplish-red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects: Moths |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Deadhead, since seedlings are not true to color variety. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2014 Plant Select Award Winner |
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