About This Plant
Brilliant scarlet-red blooms with golden centers bring bold, fiery color to the garden from early summer through fall. Heat and drought tolerant, deer resistant, and irresistible to bees and butterflies, it delivers nonstop blooms with very little maintenance. A vibrant choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Companion Plants: Salvia, Coneflower, Catmint, Yarrow, Russian Sage, Sedum, and Little Bluestem.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.