Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 10 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Silver-blue |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Non fading in the heat and sun |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep red |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. Sheer back to foliage for re-bloom. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
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