| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, massing, rock garden, specimen, winter interest |
| Height | 12" to 16" / 30cm to 40cm |
| Spread | 18" to 30" / 45cm to 75cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, purple |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, attractive foilage, invasive |