Annual. Blooms late summer to fall. 6' - 8' tall. Full sun. Fiery, exotic-looking shades of red, orange, and burgundy. 4" - 6" wide flowers with multiple flowers on branched stems. Dazzling as cut flowers. Seeds are an organic treat for the birds. Ouside, sow in spring after average last day of frost. This is the recommended method, because seedlings grow so fast. Sow inside, only if problems with birds eating seedlings, 4-6 weeks before last frost. Evening Sun will stop traffic as it peeks over your fence with its brilliant color! Long-blooming. Will keep your flower vases full for weeks.