| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Variegated Other: Variegated green and white with tips that can be tinged with pink, red and orange. |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Red-orange with yellow hood. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant are toxic. Stems and leaves exude a milky sap that may cause contact dermititis in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65-70ºF Days to germinate: 2 to 3 weeks Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch; keep moist. Other info: Direct sow in spring. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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