Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Lavender Pink Purple Red |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |