Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 24 inches |
Leaves: | Other: Ratty looking, brown foliage will result if plants don't get required shade and moisture |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Orchid, lavender and 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 Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
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: | Goes Dormant |
aspenhill | On May 16, 2015 | Obtained plant Green Spring Plant Sale (Putnam Hill Nursery) - qty 3 |
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