| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | 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) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | Mat forming 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Other: 5-valved brown capsule |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Deep rose-pink, fading to lavender |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
