Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Attractive magenta-pink bracts enclosing small purplish flowers |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |