| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Giant Dahlia-like blossoms---remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| paleohunter | On March 11, 2021 | Seeds sown |
