Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 - 15 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators |