Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |