Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 24-30 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Various insects |