| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Silvery blue |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Cherry red, Ruby red, Scarlet red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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