Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Pubescent leaves can irritate the skin |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
thomas | On December 30, 2015 | Plant emerged One of the roots started to grow. It was one I planted in a pot in full sun. |
thomas | On December 16, 2015 | Obtained plant Purchased a dozen root cuttings. Planted in different micro climates throughout my yard and 2 in pots. |