Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic 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 8b |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |