Category Biennials
Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Danger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color Pink Red White/Near White
| Bloom Time Mid Summer
Foliage Evergreen
Other details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant
Soil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information Non-patented
Propagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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