| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 7 inches (18 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 7 inches (18 cm) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White and Maroon |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Raw |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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