Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Dark purple-red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Other: Summer to first frost. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
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