Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-5 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Purple White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |