Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Tiny white hairs cover the leaves and stems. Gray-green. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Lavender Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Short lived plant (2-3 years) but readily self-seeds in the garden. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |