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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Plant Spread: 10-12 inches
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Busy Lizzy

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Location: all photos from my garden
Date: 2015-05-11
Location: Bronx NY
Date: 2017-07-08
Full shade.
Comments:
  • Posted by bxncbx (NYC - Zone 7a) on Aug 12, 2017 10:39 AM concerning plant:
    I grew this plant this year and am very pleased with it. Flowers constantly. Has not had any problem with powdery mildew at all. As of early August the plant has formed a nice clump in full shade.
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