| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 28 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 22 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Upright, bushy habit |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Dark cherry-red |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
| Australis | On February 18, 2024 | Obtained plant Purchased on clearance from Bunnings. |
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