Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 inches to 18 inches (20-30 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 36 inches to 48 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Double |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Inner petals light pink, turning darker pink with age. Outer petals pale whitish-pink. |
Bloom Size: | 5"-6" 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Water gardens Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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