| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Purple Other: Intense magenta violet, Deep reddish-pink |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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