Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 60 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Anndixon | On June 15, 2018 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
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