| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Shiny purple/black |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Bi-Color: Red-orange with a yellow spotted throat |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Vegetable Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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