Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 36-40 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Color range includes shades of pink, apricot and dusky coral. |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-10 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, do not cover. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |