Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 inches |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Lavender Mauve Pink Purple White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Corms |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 2015 Great Plant Picks award winner |
gardengus | On April 2, 2014 | Bloomed |
chelle | On October 16, 2014 | Transplanted Large bagful planted W window hugel bed, first tier center, behind pussy willow. |
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