Hybridizer: | William Ackerman |
Year Of Registration: | 1981 |
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): | 1986 |
Seedling Number: | D-4(13-26) |
Classification: | Japanese (Ensata) |
Registered Height: | 35.5 inches (93 cm) |
Bloom Season: | Late |
Bloom Color Classification: | Lavender |
Bloom Color Description: | Lavender pink, contrasting veining, yellow signals |
Awards: | Honorable Mention: 1988 |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Flowers: | Showy |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Ploidy: | Diploid |
Parentage: | D-5 (7-135) X self |
Child plants: | one child plant |
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