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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 16 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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