| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 10 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Other: Silvery blue-green |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Pink with a darker pink eye |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Other: Shearing after early flowering will encourage them to rebloom in early fall. |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27989; CPBRAF |
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