$15.00
A long time favourite, it is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with a vivid bright green foliage with burgundy edges, turning a bronze red in fall. Clusters of tiny star-shaped ruby red flowers appear in summer. Spreads quickly and can be used as a groundcover.
| TYPE | Perennial | SUN | Full Sun |
| HEIGHT | 0.5 ft | SOIL | Moist Well Drained |
| SPREAD | 2 ft | FLOWER | Late Summer, Red |
| ZONE | 3 | FRUIT | Edible Foliage, No Fruit |
Medium growth rate
Green to red foliage
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Used as a border plant, groundcover or in a mass planting
Xeriscape
Dried flowerheads provide winter interest
Beautiful use as a cut or dried flower
Great for planting in containers
Blooms in late summer
Plant in a full sun location
Requires average moist, well-drained conditions
Considered to be drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Best cleaned up in spring before it resumes active growth season
Young plant - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails. Additionally, it was used as an herbal remedy for diphtheria, ringworm, and also scurvy due to the high content of vitamins found in the plant. Finally has been used to treat itchy rashes, ulcers and for the topical treatment of warts, acne, dermatitis and corns.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility
| Pot Size | #1 Pot |
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