Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8-16 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Golden-yellow |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small, coppery-red berries |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-68ºF Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, covering with a very thin layer of soil |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |