Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink White Other: With magenta markings on the nose. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |