1994 Perennial Plant of the Year

Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Light: Full sun to partial shade in the North and partial to full shade in the South

Soil: Fertile, well-drained but moist soil.

Uses: Accent plant or massed as a ground cover.

Unique Qualities: Tiny, pink flowers on graceful, arching plumes appear in mid-summer. Deep rich green foliage is finely dissected, and crinkley-edged.

Planting Information: Bare root plants are best planted in early spring; potted plants should be set at the same depth as they were in the pot. Plant from spring until one month before a hard killing frost.

Propagation: Propagation by division is the only reliable way to retain cultivar characteristics.