Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 24 - 30 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 - 30 inches |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
Toxicity: | Other: may cause skin irritation |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: The seeds need a period of cold temperature to germinate. Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: To start seeds indoors, place in pot. Put the pot in a plastic bag and place in the fridge or cold room for 6-8 weeks. Remove the pot after that time and allow to germinate and grow in regular seedling conditions. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide after flowering |
aspenhill | On April 11, 2017 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 4; HSG Area 6, X-HSG Area 6 |
aspenhill | On October 24, 2015 | Obtained plant picked up April 11, 2015 ADR - qty 6;HSG Area 5, HSG Area 6, X-HSG Area 5, X-HSGArea 6 |
flowerpower35 | On April 8, 2018 | Bloomed |
lovesblooms | On March 1, 2020 | Seeds sown winter sow |
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