Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 9 to 15 inches |
Plant Spread: | 15 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated |
Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Blue-violet |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP13,290 (2002) |