Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 1 to 2 feet (30-60 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 9 to 16 inches (22-40 cm); introduced species that is considered an invasive weed in North America |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |