Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 4 feet (1.2 m) |
Plant Spread: | 4 - 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red Other: Red-salmon, Cherry red, Pinkish-orange, Pink-red |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide plants in Spring |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
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