| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Mid Spring to Late Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, massing, seashore |
| Height | 12" to 15" / 30cm to 40cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |