| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Gray-green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
