Catalog Description
Deep cherry-red flowers on tall sturdy stems are beautiful in flowering perennial borders as well as in floral arrangements. Foliage to 18 in. tall, flower stems 35 to 40 in. tall. Full sun. Herbaceous. |
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Companion Plants
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Average Landscape Size
Foliage to 18 in. tall, flower stems 35 to 40 in. tall. |
Key Plant Benefits
Deep cherry-red flowers on tall sturdy stems are beautiful in flowering perennial borders as well as in floral arrangements. Herbaceous. |
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old flower stalks. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Growth Conditions
| Heat Zones |
 High:
| 9 (>120 to 150 days) |
| Low: | 1 (< 1 days) |
| Cold Hardiness |
| High: | 9 (20 to 30 F) (see map) |
| Low: | 4 (-30 to -20 F) |
| Water Requirements |
| Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Sun Exposure |
| Full sun |
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| Flower Color |
| Red |
| Flowering Time/Season |
 | Deep cherry-red flowers early spring. |
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Propagation
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Attributes
Flowers for Cutting
Showy Flowers
Spring Flowering |
Foliage
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Plant Lore
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Plant History
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