This bright colored perennial produces single, deep magenta red flowers atop a low mound of glaucous blue foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant Foliage
Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
Winter Interest
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Attracts:
Bees
Butterflies
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height Category:
Short
Garden Height:
6 - 8 Inches15cm - 20cm
Spacing:
16 - 18 Inches41cm - 46cm
Spread:
16 - 18 Inches41cm - 46cm
Flower Colors:
Pink
Red
Flower Shade:
Deep magenta red
Foliage Colors:
Blue
Green
Foliage Shade:
Glaucous blue
Habit:
Mounded
Container Role:
Filler
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Bloom Time:
Early Summer
Hardiness Zones:
4 - 9
Average
Needs Good Drainage
Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil
Soil PH Category:
Alkaline Soil
Neutral Soil
Uses:
Border Plant
Container
Edging Plant
Groundcover
Landscape
Mass Planting
Maintenance Notes:
Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.