Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Culinary Herb |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Dynamic Accumulator: | K (Potassium) Ca (Calcium) Na (Sodium) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Other info: Self seeds. Thin seedlings when 1-2 inches tall. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
Pollinators: | Self Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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