Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Other: glossy leaves |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Deep Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Blooms on & off all summer w/ deadheading. |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Will self sow. |
dorothythomas98 | From April 30, 2014 to June 28, 2014 | Obtained plant |
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