| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Light pink and deep magenta pink |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF - 80ºF Days to germinate: 1 to 2 weeks Depth to plant seed: Sow at depth of approximately 1/8 inch, covering with a very thin layer of soil. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
