Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Leaves: | Fragrant Needled |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Indehiscent |
Flowers: | Nocturnal Other |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed |
Pollinators: | Hoverflies Bees |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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