Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Rosy-pink, Rose-red |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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