| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood Other: Continuous bloom or rebloomer |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Ruby red and silvery pink Other: Color not affected by soil pH. Dark burgundy red buds. |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 28,317; Can 5,623 |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: Green Thumb Award, Direct Gardening Assn.; Bronze Medal, Plantarium 2016 |
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