CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Very Low, Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Late Summer

Flower Color: Pink, Purple

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Some

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 1' - 1.5'

Width: 1.5' - 2'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground in Early Spring before New Growth: Has Winter Interest.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Thin Roof Garden Locations, Survives Under Roof Overhang, Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits, Long Blooming SeasonCrevice Gardens

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Lasting Fall Color, Long Blooming Season

Special Landscape Uses: N.A.

Possible Pest Problems: Stem/Crown Disease, Foliage Disease, Aphids

Plant Limitations: May Needs Staking, Needs Excellent Drainage