| 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet, possibly 12 feet with optimal conditions. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Bright red bracts bearing reddish-orange flowers with a barely visible yellow, lower lip. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
