| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| 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 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
