Zone:  8-11 (grow here as an annual)
Height:  120-210 cm (4-7 ft)
Spread:  90-120 cm (3-4 ft)
Bloom:  Tiny ruby-red flowers on dense spikes - summer through fall
Foliage:  Dark green with red tones (red stems)
Light:  Full sun (at least 5 hr) to part shade
Water:  Moderate
Soil:  Not rich, well-drained
Seed:  Very small pink/red disks cooked as a cereal-type grain
Garden Location:  Perennial bed; good contrast in front of dark foliage.  Nice with ornamental grasses.