Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 15 - 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 15 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Basal cuttings |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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