Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 59-68F Days to germinate: 2 weeks- 6 months Depth to plant seed: Surface Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
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