| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Dark reddish-purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
