Nativity: Native to the southwestern United States: southern Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and parts of California

Ecology: sandy to clayey soils

Elevation: 2,000-7,500 ft

Size: 2-3 ft tall

Flowering duration: February - June; firecracker red flowers

Min temp: 15 °F

Sun/shade preference: Full sun to partial shade

Foliage duration: Perennial