| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Clove scent |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Pink centers accented by dark crimson markings and deep pink feathering |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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