Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MrsBinWY | On February 4, 2017 | Seeds sown coffee filter in baggy in fridge, Z5, P, L, 3:6w, last seeds from Alplains; 3-24-17 put seeds in milk jug on back patio |