| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6 -8 Inches |
| Plant Spread: | 16 - 18 Inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Fuchsia-pink with red eye |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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