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) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 16-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue White |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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