| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Ruby red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Pinch to improve branching. Year round in frost free areas. |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
