Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Small, round capsules. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: White petals with central brown streak. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 30 to 90 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, covering with thin layer of soil. |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |