Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |