Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 16 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 26 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Purple/black |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Pollinators: | Self Flies Bees |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Child plants: | one child plant |