Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Purplish-green. New growth is purplish. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
HamiltonSquare | On March 16, 2016 | Obtained plant From FBTS at SF Flower Show. |
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