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Plant type: semi-herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 7-11 Sunlight: warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: heavy frost |
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Pests: Watch for snails and caterpillars. Pruning: Remove spent flower stems & leaves as they form. | ||||||||
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