Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Plant Height: | 20 to 24 inches (50-60cm) |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Peach pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Foliage Mound Height: | 14 to 18 inches (35-45cm) |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) Ca (Calcium) Mg (Magnesium) S (Sulfur) Fe (Iron) Na (Sodium) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide every 3-4 years when overcrowding occurs. |
aspenhill | On May 31, 2014 | Obtained plant DG Jan (Jan23) - qty 1; FSB |
aspenhill | On April 15, 1993 | Obtained plant Meadows Farms - qty 3 |
MissMew | On June 3, 2018 | Obtained plant Moved a piece to Back Path West |
MissMew | On May 1, 2002 | Obtained plant |
sucrose | On November 16, 2022 | Miscellaneous Event animal ate all leaves overnight |
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