| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 4 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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