Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Pink and red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Inflorescence Height: | 12 - 15 inches |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer P (Phosphorus) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Basal cuttings |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |