Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Plant Height: | 24 to 31 inches (61-80cm) |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches (46-61cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) Ca (Calcium) Mg (Magnesium) S (Sulfur) Fe (Iron) Na (Sodium) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide every 3-4 years when overcowding occurs. |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: CPBR1333, PP11,860 (2001) |
Parentage: | Superba x Kriemhilde |
Child plants: | 2 child plants |
aspenhill | On April 3, 2023 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 5; FB |
aspenhill | On October 24, 2015 | Obtained plant picked up April 11, 2015 ADR - qty 22; HSG Area 5, HSG Area 6 |
aspenhill | On September 10, 2013 | Obtained plant Home Depot - qty 3 |
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