Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Other: Purple |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 68ºF - 77ºF Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at 1/4 to 1/2 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |