Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2" to 3" |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Lacey grey/green leaves |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Pale pink flowers with purple veins and purple blotches on the upper two petals, with blooms carried 2" to 3" above the foliage. |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: around 70º F for best germination Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Tip cuttings in early summer. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth: Erodiums prefer a tall container |
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