| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Plant Height: | 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Foliage is blue-green in the spring, changing to a blue-purple in summer and then back to blue-green in fall. The large leaves are presented on bright purple stems that keep their color all season long. |
| Flower Color: | Other: 5-7 inch flower heads bear bright red buds which open to light pink blossoms. |
| Flower Time: | Summer Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 20,094 Goes Dormant |
| Parentage: | Sport of: Matrona |
