| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Soft, pubescent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf Other: Division of scaly rhizomes which can be broken into pieces and planted. |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
