Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
carlysuko | On April 14, 2017 | Seeds germinated Yay! My first seedling from seeds I collected and sowed. Very exciting! |
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