
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Bloom: Cup-shaped, magenta flowers 1.5-2.5″ across from late spring into fall
Size: 6-12′ H x 6-36″ W
Light: Full sun;tolerates some shade
Soil: Average, dry to medium moist, well-drained
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Care: Low maintenance
Pests and Diseases: None of significance but crown rot can be a problem in poorly drained soil.
Propagation: Seed; plants do not transplant well because of taproot
Companion Plants:Rock purslane, purple prairie clover, sundrop, Artemisia ‘Silver Brocade’, yucca, dwarf spurges, sedums
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