Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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