Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 12 to 16 inches (30-40 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 12 inches (25-30 cm) |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Star-shaped |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Alpine species should be sown in an open frame. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division Other: take basal root cuttings |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP22738 |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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