Type: Perennial
Sun: Partial shade to full sun
Water Needs: Medium; prefers consistent moisture, especially in hotter sites
Height: 1–3' tall
Spread: 1–2'
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: May–July
Bloom Description: Distinctive nodding, bell-shaped flowers with red outer petals and yellow inner petals; highly attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong bloom, cut back foliage after flowering if desired
Soil Drainage: Well-drained, humus-rich soil; tolerates rocky woodland conditions
Wildlife Value: Excellent nectar source for hummingbirds, especially the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Also visited by bumblebees and other native pollinators.
Garden Use: Ideal for woodland gardens, shade borders, native plant gardens, and naturalized areas. Works well tucked among spring ephemerals or along edges where it can reseed and form small colonies.