Primarily grown for its dramatic foliage this perennial features low, compact mounds of mint-green enhanced by a silver overlay. Showy deep-pink bell flowers rise above on tall stems in late spring and repeat blooming throughout the season.
Type: Perennial
Height: 1.3 ft
Spread: 1.3 ft
Zone: 4
Sun: Part Shade
Soil: Moist
Flower: Late Spring, Pink
Fruit: No Fruit
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate
Foliage: Compact mounds of ruffled mint-green foliage
Applications: Used as a border plant, a groundcover or in a mass planting
Ornamental features: Blooms in late spring
Deer/Rabbit: Deer and rabbit resistant
Sun: Part Shade
Drainage: Requires moist, well-drained conditions
Mulch: Apply mulch after ground freezes to prevent root heaving.
Soil Acidity: Prefers rich, hummusy soils
Maintenance: Low maintenance
Pruning: Remove stems of faded flowers to promote additional blooming. May be tidied up by removing any foliage that looks withered