Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 inches to 18 inches (20-30 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Green to gray-green heart shaped leaves appear opposite along the stems. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Plants have a clean habit and bloom all summer long |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Lavender-blue |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23180; EU35861 |
androchore | On June 30, 2023 | Obtained plant |
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