General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Days to germinate: 21 to 45 days.
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, lightly covering with soil.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Crosswort

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