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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates hot, dry sunlight with adequate drainage
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; tolerates high summer heat up to 35°C; protect from prolonged heavy frost
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear to lanceolate, gray-green, opposite arrangement, 5–15 cm long
- Flower: Bright pink to magenta, deeply fringed petals, 2–3 cm wide, clustered at stem tips
- Stem: Slender, hairy, branching near the top
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply once per week during active growth to support blooms
Fertilization
Diluted low-nitrogen feed once monthly. Use diluted, balanced organic feed to avoid encouraging leggy, weak stems
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle 1 tsp per plant around the base; avoid direct contact with foliage to prevent burnPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage prolonged flowering into early summer
- Cut back stems to basal growth in late autumn to prepare for winter dormancy
- Remove damaged or diseased foliage as needed to maintain airflow and reduce pest habitat
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wildflower for xeric gardens; supports native pollinators including bees and butterflies
