Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Bluish-green in color. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
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