Named for its beautiful scarlet red flowers which are an important nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Deer resistant. Parent plants will only persist for a few years, but it is a prolific self-seeder and fast grower.
Native to Maine
Full to part sun
Wet to medium-wet soils
Grows up to 4 feet tall
Blooms July to September
Short lived perennial - readily self-seeds
Seed provenance: Wild Seed Project (garden grown in Gray)
Named for its beautiful scarlet red flowers which are an important nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Deer resistant. Parent plants will only persist for a few years, but it is a prolific self-seeder and fast grower.
Native to Maine
Full to part sun
Wet to medium-wet soils
Grows up to 4 feet tall
Blooms July to September
Short lived perennial - readily self-seeds
Seed provenance: Wild Seed Project (garden grown in Gray)