Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 30 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Ratty looking, brown foliage will result if plants don't get required shade and moisture |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Lavener-white |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division Other: They are nodal rooters, so be sure that you have at least one node in root cuttings |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 18, 727 Goes Dormant |
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