Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 14 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Other: New foliage is purplish-red, maturing to green. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Flowers emerge a purplish-pink, aging to lighter pink. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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