Common names:
Blue Wild Indigo
Blue False Indigo

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7a
Zone 9b
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Color:Mauve
Flower Size:5"-6"
Flower Time:Summer
Late summer or early fall
Inflorescence Type:Spadix
Underground structures:Caudex
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Resistances:Squirrels
Pollution
Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Seeds:Provide darkness
Other info
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

Not quite setting buds yet.

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