Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Other: Burgundy with white throat |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Fall |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |