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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 8-10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 10-12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets |
MrsBinWY | On June 26, 2021 | Transplanted 4 on 6-26-21 in scallop bed left of Phyteuma scheuchzeri; 4 more on 6-26-21 near downspout and TV antenna |
MrsBinWY | On May 30, 2021 | Potted up 8 |
MrsBinWY | On March 5, 2021 | Seeds germinated 9 up when I got back from Montana |
MrsBinWY | On February 13, 2021 | Seeds sown 12 seeds from ishareflowers' 2015G (Lalambchop1 sent me the seeds) in milk jug @ room temp |
MrsBinWY | On April 7, 2018 | Potted up 24 |
MrsBinWY | On March 4, 2018 | Seeds germinated 2; all 25 germinated, but one lacked chlorophyll |
MrsBinWY | On February 25, 2018 | Seeds sown 25 @ medium-warm room temp |
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