| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Deep pink bracts enclosing small flowers |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
