Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches (46-61cm) |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches (30-46cm) |
Leaves: | Other: Fragrant young leaves emerge red with a furry texture that remains |
Flowers: | Showy Other: flowers have five petals; cut plants back almost all the way to the ground after flowering |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Violet |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Inflorescence Height: | On long rambling non-rooting stems |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Self-seeding |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Take semi-ripe cuttings during the late summer when growth has slowed and plant stems have become firmer. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2007 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
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