| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches (24 inches when in flower) |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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