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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open meadow or cottage garden conditions
Watering
Water regularly during prolonged dry spells; avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root rot
Temperature
Frost-hardy; tolerates cool temperate winters and warm summer temperatures
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear to lanceolate, opposite arrangement, slightly serrated margins
- Flower: Pale pink to lavender, four rounded petals, clustered at upper stem nodes
- Stem: Distinct square cross-section, smooth to lightly hairy, upright growth form
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed every 4 weeks. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent leggy growth
Composted banana peel tea：Compost banana peels for 2 weeks, steep in water for 24 hours, dilute 1:20 for root drench; discard solid debris to avoid pest attractionPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering season
- Cut back stems to ground level in late autumn to tidy growth
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Wildflower meadow plant; supports pollinators including bees and butterflies
