General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Other: Small, oblong 3-angled capsules
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Fire Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-70ºF
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, covering with a thin layer of compost
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Aristea

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Date: 2019-03-22

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