| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Pink Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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