| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 - 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Gray-green; blue-green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Red and pink |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP18,338 |
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