Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 16 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 3 to 5 days |
Pollinators: | Self Wind |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |