| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial 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) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 24" - 48" |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Bright crimson-red with green throat |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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