| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 18 inches (20-45cm) |
| Plant Spread: | This plant has an indefinite spread, rooting at the nodes where the stems come into contact with the soil. |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: 2-3 inch long cylindrical capsule containing up to 5 seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Other: May bloom intermittenly throughout summer into early fall. |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| WebTucker | On February 20, 2023 | Bloomed |
