Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 2 - 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Flowers are speckled with small white spots. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Inflorescence Height: | 5 to 10 cm or more. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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