| 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) |
| Plant Height: | 10-14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12-15 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Yellowish changing to purple---“Magic” colors change as flowers fully open |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Fall Other |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 60 to 85° Days to germinate: 7 to 21 Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Propogation prohibited |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: 'Balserset' BG0464 |
![Location: 6\" plant---picture taken in my kitchen.
Date: 2013-01-16
Potted 6\" plant](/pics/2013-01-16/imabirdnut/5886f8-250.jpg "Location: 6\\" plant---picture taken in my kitchen.
Date: 2013-01-16
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