Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Medium; prefers moderately moist soils but tolerates short dry periods once established
Height: 1–2' tall
Spread: 1–2'
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: May–August
Bloom Description: Showy, five-petaled flowers in shades of pink to magenta with darker veining; blooms held above sticky, aromatic foliage
Maintenance: Low; cut back spent stems to encourage continued blooming, may self-seed in favorable conditions
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or rocky soils but does not perform well in heavy, waterlogged soils
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; foliage may provide habitat for small insects.
Garden Use: Excellent for rock gardens, native plant borders, meadow gardens, and naturalized plantings. Its bright flowers and sticky, aromatic foliage add texture and color to sunny to partially shaded sites.