General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Fern
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Color:Red
Flower Time:Other
Inflorescence Type:Cluster
Underground structures:Taproot
Uses:Dried Flower
Dynamic Accumulator:Ca (Calcium)
S (Sulfur)
Cu (Copper)
Pollinators:Bumblebees
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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