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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 1 to 2 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Lilac blue (sometimes with pink tinge) yellow throat |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |