Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 10 - 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Magenta with a light blue center |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Days to germinate: 7 to 21 Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 19636; Can. COPF |