Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Plant Height: | 14-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Blue and white |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 65-70F Days to germinate: 21-28 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: May self seed. Space 6" apart. Full sun for mild climates but provide shade in warmer areas. Cut back old stems for repeat bloom. |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
dnrevel | On January 17, 2023 | Seeds sown Winter Sowing, plant from DnD seed swap #9. |
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