Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Blue and white |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
gladyscallagy | On February 19, 2021 | Seeds sown Had in the fridge on a wet paper towel in a ziplock bag since 2/16/21 |
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