| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Burgundy-red with white central stripes. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
