Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Red and white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |