Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Somewhat fragrant with a scent similar to candle wax. |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Purple-pink wings, with yellow central petals. |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Other: May rebloom in summer |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Soft wood cuttings in early summer. Underground rhizomes |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |