| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 10 inches (25 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | Spreads by stolons but easily controlled. |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: flowers have five petals; cut plants back almost all the way to the ground after flowering |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Self-seeding |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Stolons and runners Other: Take semi-ripe cuttings during the late summer when growth has slowed and plant stems have become firmer. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2009 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
| HamiltonSquare | On March 20, 2018 | Bloomed |
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