Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink White Bi-Color: White with pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |