Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Plant Height: | 30-36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 10 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Mauve Purple White Multi-Color: Many bi-colored varieties in this mixed pack. |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: Sow outdoors in a coldrame or protected seedbed, in spring to early summer in the North, or fall in the South. Days to germinate: 22-30 days Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
dnrevel | On March 13, 2022 | Seeds sown WS in jug. |
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