Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: Seeds need alternating periods of warm and cold stratification to germinate Can handle transplanting Other info: Best propagated by cuttings or division. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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