Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Wet 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 9b |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Buds are a peach-pink shade, opening to pale pink with deeper pink lip. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |