Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18-28 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: Small oblong cypsela. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |