Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
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) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Lavender and white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |