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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled 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 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Plant Height: 12-15 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Pig Squeak

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-05-09
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-03-22
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-03-22
In the winter garden at Harlow Carr

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