| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep Cranberry Red |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24,769; EU PBR37709 |
| MissMew | On October 4, 2023 | Transplanted Installed x 2. One each behind penstamon |
| MissMew | On September 6, 2023 | Obtained plant Suzanne NVK |
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