| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 1 to 2 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Other: Blue-gray |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Humidity tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| christine2 | On June 25, 2023 | Obtained plant BL (2) |
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