Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6-9 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-12 inches |
Leaves: | Glaucous Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Fall |
Uses: | Erosion control Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 14,895 |
Parentage: | Neon Star x Unknown |
Meredith79 | From May 12, 2012 to May 10, 2014 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
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