Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 8 feet or more |
Leaves: | Good fall color Broadleaf Other: Palmately lobed, pubescent/hairy. |
Fruit: | Other: Pubescent/hairy with hooked bristles or barbs that will cling to clothing and animal fur. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |