| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Soft, silver-gray, needle-like. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Orange-red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
