Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Purple Other: Purple-pink; Deep rose-violet; Mauve-pink; Dark purple lilac |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Erosion control Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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