Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 16 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Rose-pink with white eye |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |