| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Other: Leaves are used for making tea |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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