Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 3 feet (90 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet (90 cm) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender White Bi-Color: Violet with white tubes |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MrsBinWY | On June 16, 2018 | Transplanted Planted 6 by Clematis integrifolia in SW front bed & 6 by Dianthus knappii (gave 3 to Leah B. for her retirement). |
MrsBinWY | On June 6, 2018 | Potted up 15 - huge root system - I should have potted these up weeks ago. |
MrsBinWY | On April 9, 2018 | Seeds germinated 5 |
MrsBinWY | On April 1, 2018 | Seeds sown 16 seeds from bellaluna in milk jug @ warm room temp |
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