Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | 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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Self Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |