Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 3 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 5 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 10 - partially shaded areas only |
Plant Group: | Forsteri |
Typical Plant Size: | Typically 8 to 10 feet |
Pruning Group: | Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring |
Bloom Diameter: | Small - 2 to 4 inches |
Bloom Color (Tepals): | Red/Magenta/Burgundy hue |
Bar or Accent Color (if applicable): | Purple bar |
Center Color (Anthers): | Cream/White anthers |
Bloom Shape: | Single |
Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade |
Suitability as Cut Flower: | Excellent cut flower (strong stem, long vase life) |
Moisture Requirements: | Requires consistently moist soil |
Recommendations: | Good choice for a container Other |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Other |
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