| 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 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 7 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Grayish-green, pubescent. |
| Fruit: | Other: 1/2 inch pods. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: White to pale rose-pink with yellow spots. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 7 - 14 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, lightly covering with soil. |
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