Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Spread: | 30 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Blooms the first season. |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep red |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: June, July and August |
Inflorescence Height: | 26 inches |
Foliage Mound Height: | 24 inches |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
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