Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 20 - 28 inches |
Plant Spread: | 20 - 28 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Purple Other: Purplish-pink; Reddish-purple |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Erosion control Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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