Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 16 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 16 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: 6 weeks if you sow indoors Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
chelle | On February 2, 2015 | Seeds sown Minimal GA3 soak, W/S 6 wks |
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