Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 4 to 5 inches includes the bloom. |
Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Soft, grass-like leaves |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Other info: Sow Feb. to May or Sep. to Oct. Keep surface moist, but not waterlogged. Germination should occur in less than two weeks. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide clumps in late winter or spring. Discard the old, central growth, replanting only the younger outer divisions, each with its own roots and shoots. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |