Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Other: evergreen or deciduous depending on zone; since it grows from Canada to the Keys |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
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