About
A mat-forming to tufted perennial, to 45cm in height, with sticky stems bearing narrow, dark green leaves, and clusters of purplish-pink flowers, 2cm in width, in early and mid-summer.
About the genus
A genus of low-growing flowering plants with thin, ovate green foliage and clusters of pretty pink, white or purple flowers on sticky, upright stems. A deep taproot makes this a genus which can survive drought conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming, Tufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurasia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist fertile soil in sun or partial shade
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering then cut down in autumn
PropagationPropagate by division or basal cuttings in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free