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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 9 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 30 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2013 Great Plant Picks award winner

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Location: Beautiful Tennessee 
Date: April 11, 2014
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date: 2017-06-07
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2017-05-05
Location: Van der Veer Botanical Garden Davenport, Iowa
Date: 2011-07-02

Date: 2010-08-24
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Date: 2013-05-17

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Comments:
  • Posted by Tepelus (Nashville, Michigan - Zone 6a) on May 19, 2013 9:01 PM concerning plant:
    Prolific little hosta that's great for borders.

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