Deciduous Perennial: Drought, deer & bog tolerant. Native to tropics & Subtropics. Good in borders, near pools & in containers. Good cut foliage. Attracts hummingbirds. After bloom, cut stalks down to the ground. Blooms: summer-fall. Bloom color: red. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/moist-heavy water when blooming. USDA Z8.