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Description
A tap rooted, clumping perennial that forms robust winter rosettes. In spring, upright, unbranched stems rise from a crown that occurs at ground level. The stems are clothed in oblong to lance shaped, toothed leaves. Blades are up to 6” long and about 1.5” wide. They are glabrous above and pubescent beneath. In late summer, foliage is topped by spires of firey red florets. The florets are tubular with a two-lobed upper lip and a prominent three- lobed lower lip. The floral display lasts for 4-6 weeks ending in early autumn. Flowers are pollinated by ruby throated hummingbirds and are also visited by swallowtail and sulfur butterflies. After flowering, small rounded capsules full of tiny seed form on the stalk. Prospers in shaded to partly sunny exposures with moist humus rich soil. Plants tolerate sunny sites if sufficient moisture is present. Plants grow 2–4 feet tall with a 1–2-foot spread. (2 in. plug)