| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Silvery green, pubescent (hairy) |
| Fruit: | Other: 2 inch long pods containing 50 or more flat, kidney shaped seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep red with bulbous black center |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Use two pieces of sandpaper to scrape seed or nick with a knife. Sow in situ Other info: Seeds can also be soaked in warm water for @ 12 to 24 hours before planting. |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
