When I saw the blossoms at a CVHS meeting, I knew I had to have this plant. I was lucky enough to get a seedling from fellow member, Louise Casson. During the spring flowering period, this plant bears hanging red and white flowers that are magnets for hummingbirds. Flowering takes places from early summer through early fall. Flowers are borne on pendant racemes borne the ends of the stems. Flowers will be attracted to the bloom, though humans won’t find a scent. The flowers have funnel shape, though they are partially hidden by leaf-like, purple bract. Flowers morph to red berries thus providing food for song birds. Sun is preferred but shade can be tolerated. Mine is currently located in mostly shade and still blooms beautifully!