Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | 2 to 9 inches (8-23cm) |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 10 inches (20-25cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Soft to the touch. |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Deadheading is recommended |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Lilac-plum |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70F Days to germinate: 21-35 Depth to plant seed: Surface sow. Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow late winter, 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant in the Spring. Pinch back when transplanting. Space 16" apart. Self seeds & spreads by roots. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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