| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Crested form |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
