General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 1-3 feet
Plant Spread: 1-1.5 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Fragrant
Other: Purple
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Beefsteak Plant

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Date: 2011-04-19

Date: 2012-07-02
Location: RHS Hyde Hall, Essex.UK.
Date: 2022-07-25

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