| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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