Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
Plant Spread: | More than 12 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Stratify seeds: 4 weeks 4 º C Suitable for wintersowing |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |