Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 4 - 5 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Other: Soft needlelike |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Violet-purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP25884 |
Parentage: | Phlox bifida x Lemhi Purple |
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