Perennial: Heat, drought and humidity tolerant. Native to Mexico and the West Indies. The Alonia Series are early blooming, have an upright, mounded habit, and continues to grow and gain size in the garden. Fast growing with a great branching habit that is good in borders, edges, mass plantings, and containers. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: bright cherry. Height: 14-18 inches. Width: 12-14 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate.