Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2-4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-5 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Horntoad | On September 11, 2014 | Bloomed |