| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Blue-green |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Clove-scented |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Cherry red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Other: Sporadically throughout the Summer. Deadheading ensures a continual flush of new blossoms. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 19824 |
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