Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 28 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Light pink with dark pink eye |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: To prolong the flowering, cut back 2/3 of the plant after first flush of flowering |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP11805 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2015 Oklahoma Proven! Perennial of the Year |
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