Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen Other: dependent upon the zone |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: blue violet |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: if not starting right away then store in airtight container in the fridge - germination is low Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: stem cuttings should be taken in summer |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |