Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading not necessary. |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Stolons and runners |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP17,977 |
HamiltonSquare | On October 6, 2015 | Bloomed |
carpathiangirl | On April 28, 2020 | Obtained plant 4 in. start |
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