| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Bright crimson |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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