Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 48 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
lovesblooms | On April 20, 2015 | Seeds germinated |
lovesblooms | On February 11, 2015 | Seeds sown winter sown |
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