CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 6b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer, Summer

Flower Color: Pink, Purple, Mauve

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Mint Green

Summer Foliage Color: Mint Green

Fall Foliage Color: Mint Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Low

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils, Alkaline Soils (high PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.75' - 1'

Width: 0.75' - 1'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Short: 1-3 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Extremely Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Perennial Only if Winter-Kill Occurs.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: West Exposure, East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations

Ornamental Features: Emerges Early in Spring

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Weed Competition, Stem/Crown Disease, Root Rot Disease

Plant Limitations: Environmental Stress / Decline, Sometimes Mistaken as Weed, Needs Excellent Drainage