Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 - 24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Gray-green; Blue-green |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Deep pink; Sunset pink; Pink/rose to violet; Bright pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading ensures a continual flush of new blossoms. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Re-seeds readily |
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