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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 3 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pink-Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Pterocephalus

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Location: my garden, UT
Date: 2016-07-10
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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-10-09
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-07-12
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-07-01
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-07-12
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-07-01
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-07-01

Date: 2009-06-16
Photo by Andrea Moro

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