Bushy foliage of deeply serrated, powdery dark green leaves with gray undersides. Deep pink buds that open to soft pink flowers 2 to 3 inches wide, blooms mid-summer to early fall.

Best grown in humusy, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils that are consistently moist in full sun. Tolerates very light shade, and appreciates some afternoon protection from the hot sun in southern climates. Pinch stems back as needed from late spring to mid-summer to control height and encourage bushy vegetative growth. For best bloom, feed plants several times during the growing season. Cut plants back to 6 inches after flowering.

Low maintenance choice for border fronts, containers, cut flowers, easy to grow. Attracts butterflies.