Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Mauve |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
srinehart | On August 12, 2018 | Obtained plant Purchased from Eagle Bay Gardens $5 |
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