Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer. Divide in spring. |
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