| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 16 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 3 to 5 days |
| Pollinators: | Self Wind |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
