| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 1-3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: it is in truth the flower bracts which are showy in vibrant colors |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP22113 |
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