| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| MrsBinWY | On February 4, 2017 | Seeds sown coffee filter in baggy in fridge, Z5, P, L, 3:6w, last seeds from Alplains; 3-24-17 put seeds in milk jug on back patio |
