General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 8 to 10 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches, or more
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Fading to pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Days to germinate: 14 to 30 days
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, pressing lightly into the soil
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Location: Bronx Botanical garden
Date: 2015-09
Seasonal Walk next to conservatory

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Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery

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