Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Plant Height: | 12 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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