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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |