Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Pinkish-white |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MrsBinWY | On March 21, 2021 | Seeds sown 9 seeds from Steve Aegerter Jan-21 (from Panayoti Kelaidis) on coffee filter @ room temp. No germination as of 4-27-21. Per Ontario Rock Garden germination guide, move to fridge for 1-2 months. Unfridged 6-4-21. |
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