General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 4-6 inches
Plant Spread: 4-6 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pale lavender-pink on outer petals to deep rose-pink in the center
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Wishbone Flower

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Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2012-05-08
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2012-05-08
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2012-05-08
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2012-05-08
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2012-05-08

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