| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 10 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 16 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Other: Blue-green |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Bright, rich red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Other: Sheer back to foliage for re-bloom |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP29591 |
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