| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Plant Height: | 3-4 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12-16 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | K (Potassium) Mg (Magnesium) Mn (Manganese) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate: 4-6 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, press slightly into the soil. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Self Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
