Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 4-6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red White Other: Fully double |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, do not cover with soil |
Pollinators: | Self Beetles Flies Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |