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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Leaves: Other: Pubescent green leaves with red petiole.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Dusky red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Tuber
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Pollinators: Other: Hummingbirds
Bees
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Location: St Louis - Missouri Botanical Garden
Date: 2024-01-03
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