| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 10 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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