Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Blooms on current season's growth and may need to be hard pruned in spring in areas with severe winters. |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: First year flowering |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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