Mature Plant Size: | 32 - 38 inches tall; 22 - 28 inches wide |
USDA Zone Range: | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
Water Requirements: | Average Does Not Like Wet Feet |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 32 - 38 inches |
Plant Spread: | 22 - 28 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Other: Glossy, mahogany red leaves form a substantial clump of foliage. Leaves can grow up to 6 inches wide. Older leaves become more coppery with age. |
Flower Color: | White Other: Cream flowers, light pink buds and very thick, burgundy stems. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBRAF |
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