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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 8 to 16 inches (20-40cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Spring leaves blush purple with turquoise
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Bishop's Hat

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