Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
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) |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White with splashes of cherry-red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 65ºF- Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |