Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Secretes an oil that can be lit on fire |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: There have been reports that handling this plant can cause a skin reaction in some individuals |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: Needs 2 months cold moist treatment. Suitable for wintersowing |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
lovesblooms | On February 26, 2020 | Seeds sown indoors, heat, lights, labelled "... var. caucasicus" |