| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Plant Height: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
