CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer

Flower Color: Red

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green, Reddish Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Reddish Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Some

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium, High

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 2.5' - 3'

Width: 2' - 3'

Growth Rate: Medium, Fast

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground in Early Winter After Hard Freezes: Some Winter Interest.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Base of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Foliage Disease, Stem/Crown Disease

Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, Needs Regular Irrigation