These breathtaking flowers will stand out in any garden with their dark red blossoms that are supported by sturdy, dark-colored stems. 'Star of Fire' is perfect as a cut flower, and will continue to blossom throughout the summer. This lower maintenance plant loves shaded areas and it attracts butterflies.
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- Attracts butterflies
- Beautiful, large, dark maroon blossoms
- Grows well in shaded areas
- Unique color that will stand out in any garden
- Excellent cut and dried flowers
Vigorous
Cut Flower/Foliage
Low Maintenance
Container
Dried Flower/Foliage
Full Shade
Partial Shade
Moist, Well-Drained
Average Water
Characteristics and Attributes
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Attributes:
- Vigorous
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Container
- Dried Flower/Foliage
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Flower Color:
- Red
- Purple
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Foliage Color:
- Burgundy
- Purple
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Programs:
- Plants That Work
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Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Early Summer
- Late Summer
- Summer
- Late Spring
- Fall
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Exposure:
- Full Shade
- Partial Shade
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Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
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Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water