Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 14 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Dark green with irregular variegated yellow-green centers. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Division |
Pollinators: | Wasps Bees Wind |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |