| Plant Types: | Tuberous |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 20-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 16-24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Inflorescence Height: | 3 inches |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 15-20 inches |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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