Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 36 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White with deep purple centers |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Needs specific temperature: Sow outside in fall or early spring. If sown indoors in peat pots, aim for 65 degrees for best results. Days to germinate: 14-28 days Depth to plant seed: Do not cover. Needs light to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Self Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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