Annual: Looks stunning in the garden with towers holding 18-24” long flower spikes. The central tower rises to 42” with secondary ones to about 27”. The green foliage is boldly splashed with purple. Use in pots, beds & borders. The blooms are great cut or dried. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: bright red. Height: 24-42”. Width: 12-16”. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.