Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | 3 inches |
Plant Spread: | Will slowly grow to 3 feet across |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Other info: Best germination if seeds are sown fresh. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Layering is best in mid summer. Cuttings should be started in summer also, from non flowering stems. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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