Description

Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8

Height: 3 – 4 ft.

Spread: 2 – 3 ft.

Bloom Time: May – October

Bloom Color: Showy Red

Sun: Full Sun/part shade/ Shade

Soil: Adapts to a variety of soil types

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Benefit: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, flowers open in evening and close by noon. Tolerates being planted under Black Walnut, and is also a special value to native bees. Crushed leaves are used to soothe bee stings.