| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-80ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, cover with a thin layer of soil. |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
