Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2000 Plant Select Winner |
MrsBinWY | On May 15, 2022 | Transplanted On 5-15-2022, planted 1 in back yard, next to wood shed, between wagon wheel and 'Hall's Pink daylily. |
MrsBinWY | On May 15, 2022 | Transplanted On 5-15-2022, planted 1 in the back yard, north side of garage, where removed the probably-not-'Redskin' digitalis. |
MrsBinWY | On June 1, 2019 | Transplanted On 6-1-2019, planted near peach tree. Didn't return in 2020. |