Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: In the cooler seasons, the leaves of this cultivar tend to take on purplish-red tones and then turn green again in Spring |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Clove-scented |
Flower Color: | Pink Red Other: Deep rose-red, Rose, Cherry red |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Self sows |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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