Cottage-garden perennial with intricate flower heads of tiny florets ringed by papery bracts in pale pink, white or deep ruby — like miniature Victorian posies on wiry stems.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–7 | −34.4 °C to −12.2 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–7 | −29 °C to −7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Peak bloom June–July — coincides with the summer solstice in temperate gardens
- Tolerates more shade than most flowering perennials
- Cut back after the first flush for a strong second flowering in late summer
- Long-lived once established — divide every 4–5 years to maintain vigour
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