Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Fuzzy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Hot pink; Magenta; Bright pink |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Until frost |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: The species has a reputation for not setting seed, but has been shown to be possible when manually pollinated. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Other: Vegetative propagation by cuttings, taken in spring and autumn, is required. The rhizomatus roots assist the plant by spreading underground, forming a mat and sending up new shoots. |
Pollinators: | Other: Natural pollinator unknown and possibly no longer extant. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MunchkinsMom | On May 22, 2017 | Plant emerged Hallelujah! Finally started to emerge! I had tried to start a clipping last fall, but it failed to root, and despite my tender care, I was afraid the frosts had killed the mother plant. There are now 4 tiny little leaves, and I'll try not to smother them in my glee. |
MunchkinsMom | On June 5, 2016 | Miscellaneous Event About 7" tall. Pinched out tip of one leader to encourage side branching. |
MunchkinsMom | On May 5, 2016 | Transplanted Pond planter near waterfall oversplash. About 6" tall. |
MunchkinsMom | On October 30, 2015 | Obtained plant dogwooderitternet eBay - Overwintered in garage |
piksihk | On January 8, 2022 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Died many years ago |
piksihk | On February 18, 2017 | Transplanted This is from rooted cutting- only one made it; Transplanted to WG front bed |
piksihk | On November 11, 2016 | Obtained plant Five cuttings rooting- |
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