Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 feet (1.8-3.7m) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Guardian plant Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Nick the outer coat and soak seeds 3 to 4 days before sowing. Put a plastic cover over pot and keep moist until seeds sprout. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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