| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: 3/4 inch hairy capsule |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Reddish-orange |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
