| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| 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 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Not sticky |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep, velvety red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
