Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Annual Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Groundcover Vegetable Suitable as Annual |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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