Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | 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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Double |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |