Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |