| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 5 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. Blooms year round in southern Mexico where it comes from, otherwise it's a winter - spring bloomer. |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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