| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 20 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 14 - 16 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: White throats |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sterile |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2016 UGA Plant of Distinction |
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