Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White with blue highlights |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 10 to 14 days Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |