Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 60ºF - 68ºF Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, pressing gently into the soil |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |