Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Wet |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Bog gardening |
Uses: | Water gardens Culinary Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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