Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 8 inches |
Leaves: | Other: Ratty looking, brown foliage will result if plants don't get required shade and moisture |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Reddish-purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division Other: They are nodal rooters, so be sure that you have at least one node in root cuttings |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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