Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 14 - 16 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
lovesblooms | On March 1, 2020 | Seeds sown winter sow |
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