Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 8 to 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |