Size:
4-5 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide
Exposure:
Full sun
Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moist, fertile soils and can tolerant
drought once established
Pruning:
Prune in late fall or early spring. In Northern states, this
plant will dieback to the ground though roots are hardy. In
the South, cut back if needed. To encourage reblooming,
deadhead off old spent blooms
Watering:
Medium moisture. Drought tolerant once established
Wildlife:
Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees
Type:
Deciduous – dieback in Northern states
Fertilizing:
Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release
fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label
for recommended rate of application.
Uses:
Cut flower, perennial or shrub border, in masses or
groupings.
Breeder:
Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of NC
State University.
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