Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant can be highly toxic if ingested and can cause eye and skin irritation |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sterile |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24,720 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2016 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
MissMew | On March 31, 2023 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
MissMew | On April 6, 2020 | Transplanted Shifted to other side of Japanese Forest grass |
MissMew | On May 13, 2019 | Obtained plant Suzanne Plant World |
aspenhill | On April 3, 2023 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 3 |
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