Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Flowers are sterile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |
Child plants: | 5 child plants |
aspenhill | On May 7, 2016 | Obtained plant NGA Ric (RicM) - qty 1; X-MFG |
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