Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 24-48 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 55ºF-66ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root |