Brilliant perennial to 1 1/2 ft. with spikes of vermilion flowers spring to fall. Attracts hummingbirds. A partial root parasite that needs to be planted with seeds of another plant; our packets contain Blue Grama grass seed. Slow growing & difficult to transplant. Sow in fall or stratify 1-2 months & plant in spring. Don't get discouraged, it may be a while before you see flowers. Zone 3