| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Purple Red White |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 10-30 Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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