| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
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