Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Star shaped |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Rosy pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MySecretIslandGarden | On May 3, 2023 | Bloomed |