Description
Medium-sized, upright deciduous perennial (H 0,7-1,2 m, W up to 0,6 m). Leaves narowly lanceolate (up to 15 cm), dark green. Flowers in whorled inflorescence on upright, dark red flower-stems, two-lipped (2-3 cm), light lilac-pink. Flowering period: May-July. After flowering, the seed capsules develop in the whorles along the stems, remaining decorative for a long time. Needs winter protection.