| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Gray-green, Blue-green |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Clove-scented |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Magenta-pink, Magenta purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP16431 |
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