| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small, ovoid capsules |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Yellow Other: Deep bluish-purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
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