Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 72 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Silver-gray and velvety |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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