| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 60 to 85 degrees Days to germinate: 7 to 21 Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 1998 Plant Select Winner |
