Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Clove-scented |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Fluorescent pink, Deep magenta-pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Sheer back to foliage for re-bloom |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP14549; CPBR2751 |
Child plants: | one child plant |
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