Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Pollinators: | Self Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |