Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 7-14 days typically Depth to plant seed: Surface sow and very lightly cover or gently tamp into mix. Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Self Moths and Butterflies Birds Bumblebees Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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