| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Raw Cooked |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | K (Potassium) Ca (Calcium) Na (Sodium) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Other info: Self seeds. Thin seedlings when 1-2 inches tall. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Self Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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