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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 12 - 15 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 15 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Culinary Herb
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Cooked
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-05-22
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-10-07
The flowers tube are elongated and reach well out of the bracts t
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-07-27

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