Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: With pink veins and reddish-purple markings |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: around 70º F for best germination Days to germinate: 10 to 30 days. Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, covering with thin layer of soil. Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth: Erodiums prefer a tall container |
aspenhill | On April 19, 2014 | Obtained plant Merrifield Garden Center - qty 1 |
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