Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Hot Pink, Violet-pink, Red violet, Magenta pink, Rose pink |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading faded flower stems ensures more flowering throughout the season |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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