The plant flowers profusely, and the flowers are large and showy. The most typical color is red or purplish red, but colors include deep crimson, pale pink, and lavender. Flowering takes place in early summer and and continues sporadically throughout the summer and into fall. They are pollinated by both bees and , and it is used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including angle shades.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-8

Height: 60cm, 24"

Location: Sun or part sun

Seeds per packet: 100