Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Fruit: | Other: Cluster of follicles (pods); when ripe, they dry and split on one side to release tan seeds |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 2 months cold moist treatment. Suitable for wintersowing |
Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
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