Plant Type

Perennial, Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

This perennial will grow 1.5' tall and wide and has round, blue green leaves with deep, rose red flowers that bloom in summer and fall.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.