Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) 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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |