LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Forms foliage clump 7 in. tall, 14 in. wide; blooms up to 14 in. tall.
| Description | The reddest foliage to be found, with intensely colored, incised, lightly ruffled leaves on deep red stems. Foliage color is most intense in the cooler spring and fall months. Showy sprays of tiny pink buds open to white flowers in midsummer. Excellent color for borders, rock gardens, and containers. An herbaceous perennial; evergreen in mild winter areas. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Fern (Dryopteris); Snakeroot (Actaea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Prefers more shade in hotter regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |







