| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Trish | On August 20, 2016 | Seeds sown |
