Small, rose-colored flowers in 1- to 3-inch clusters appear in midsummer. Leaves are hairy, gray, and needlelike.
Zone: 4
Light and Soil: Full sun. Moist, well-drained, acid soil.
Height: 2'
Comments
Use in beds, borders, or rock gardens. More cold-hardy than other varieties. Mulch for best results. Prune in early spring.
Darley
(E. x darleyensis)
Small, lilac-colored flowers appear in late fall and continue through spring. Leaves are bright green and needlelike.
Zone: 6
Light and Soil: Full sun. Moist, well-drained, acid soil.
Height: 2'
Comments
Use in beds, borders, and rock gardens. Prune fading flower heads. More vigorous than other species. Mulch for best results.
Spring
(E. carnea)
Small, rose-colored flowers appear in small 1- to 3-inch clusters in early spring. Other varieties are pink, red, and white. Foliage is lustrous green and needlelike.
Zone: 6
Light and Soil: Full sun. Moist, well-drained, acid soil.
Height: 1'
Comments
Use in beds, borders, and rock gardens. Prune after flowers fade to encourage more vigorous growth. Mulch for best results.
Twisted
(E. cinerea)
Small flowers in 2- to 4-inch clusters appear in early summer. Foliage is lustrous green and needlelike. Colors include rose, pink, white, and purple.
Zone: 6
Light and Soil: Full sun. Moist, well-drained, acid soil.
Height: 2'
Comments
Use in beds, borders, and rock gardens. Not so hardy as other varieties. Mulch for best results. Prune after flowers fade to encourage more vigorous growth.