Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Planting to frost. Deadheading not necessary. |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: surface sow Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 17,730; Can 2,871 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2016 UGA Plant of Distinction; 2017 Louisiana Super Plant |
aspenhill | On March 31, 2021 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 6; Containers |
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