| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 15 - 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 15 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Raspberry-red |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
| GardensJohn | On August 3, 2021 | Obtained plant Obtained from Watermark Woods Native Plant Nursery - Leesburg, Virginia |
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