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 |