| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 10 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Blue-gray |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Fragrance of cloves |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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