Name of Hybridizer: | Bob Savory |
Year of Registration: | 1977 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 15 inches |
Plant Spread: | 20 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: Light green with a wide band of yellow. |
Flowers: | Other: Medium lavender orchid flowers. |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 1994 Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award // AHS Nancy Minks Award in 1980. |
Child plants: | one child plant |
srinehart | On September 21, 2018 | Obtained plant purchased from Gilbert H Wild and Sons - BOGO $5.40 |
aspenhill | On May 15, 2021 | Obtained plant NGA Doris (Frenchy21) - qty 2; HH |
aspenhill | On May 19, 2018 | Obtained plant NGA Rick (RickM) - qty 1; X |
SuperHappyCamper | On July 30, 2022 | Obtained plant Purchased at Talking Rock farmer's market. |
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