Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21984; CPBR4254 |
Child plants: | 2 child plants |
GenXNEGeorgia | On July 5, 2018 | Bloomed Strong, vigorous growth. Very large blooms. |
GenXNEGeorgia | On September 24, 2017 | Obtained plant Randy's Perennials |
taterpye | On July 2, 2020 | Bloomed |
taterpye | On June 8, 2020 | Obtained plant Wild garden Plants Delights (2) |
paleohunter | On April 25, 2021 | Obtained plant |
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