Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Patio

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Perennial shrub grows to 3' x 4'. Lush green leaves make a great back drop for tubular scarlet-red flowers. Soil tolerant including clay soils. Attracts hummingbirds. Can be an annual in cold climates. Will reseed readily. Can become very weedy and rangy, requires regular pruning. Native to Texas and Mexico.

Frost tolerant to 25 F.