Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4-6 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Squirrels Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Hybrids will not come true from seed. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Division should be done in late summer. Lift the plant and cut into separate plants with a sharp knife, making sure that each piece has healthy roots. Plant and water in. |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bumblebees Bees Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |