Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Purple |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Soak in warm water 24 - 48 hours before sowing. Days to germinate: 2 - 4 weeks Depth to plant seed: Sow seeds approximately 1/3 inch deep. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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