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5" mauve-purple blooms have wide maroon eyes and chartreuse centers. Petals have lighter midribs and ruffled edges. Midseason. Rebloomer.
Plants prefer full sun to light shade and fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but they will tolerate both drier and wetter soils. Tolerant of coastal conditions and clay soil.
Individual blooms last for a single day, but lots of buds keep them blooming for an extended period.
| • | Green |
| • | Clay Soil |
| • | Coastal |
| • | Cut Flower |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Reblooming |
Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Cut back after blooming to within 3"-6" of the ground for better foliage and to encourage reblooming. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigor.