- Temperature: 68 - 75F
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: 1/16 inch
- Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 9 pounds per acre
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 6 - 9
- Height: 24 - 36 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer through fall
- Bloom Color: Scarlet red
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5
- Deer Resistant: Yes