| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Leaves: | Other: Succulent |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Has many small black seeds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Red White Yellow |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: Place on top of soil. Do not cover much, if at all. Start indoors |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
