Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 48 - 60 inches |
Plant Spread: | 72 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White with a pinkish to lavender blush/purple Other: plum calyxes |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. Summer - Winter. |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Produces no seed. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Child plants: | one child plant |
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