Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting |
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