| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Plant Height: | 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches - 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Other: may cause skin irritation |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: The seeds need a period of freezing temperatures. Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: To start seeds indoors, place in pot. Put the pot in a plastic bag and place in the freezer for 6-8 weeks. Remove the pot after that time and allow to germinate and grow in regular seedling conditions. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide after flowering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2003 Great Plant Picks award winner |
| Catmint20906 | On April 24, 2015 | Bloomed |
| MissMew | On May 10, 2023 | Transplanted Move three pieces from back path west to back north west behind serviceberry |
| MissMew | On October 24, 2017 | Transplanted Installed 2 in Back path west |
| MissMew | On June 5, 2017 | Obtained plant Suzanne (Connon) |
| dnrevel | On May 9, 2022 | Plant emerged Small plant emerged. Added leaf mulch to protect it, and watered it. Will keep an eye on it to see if it needs a better spot with more moisture. |
| dnrevel | On April 15, 2021 | Transplanted Planted in Northeast shade corner of the rear garden, by the garden gate, in April. |
| dnrevel | On April 14, 2021 | Obtained plant Bought at local nursery, Turners. |
| LyraLu | On March 16, 2022 | Potted up Sprouting tuber |
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