Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68ºF - 70ºF Days to germinate: 7 to 14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, covering with a thin layer of soil. |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |