Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Golden-yellow turning firey orange-red shades in autumn. |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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