| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 10b |
| Plant Height: | 4-4.5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Blackish |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep red |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP#31478; CPBRAF |
| Parentage: | proprietary hybrid known as 12-166-5 x Perfect Storm |
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