Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 20 inches, ascending to prostrate habit |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: around 70º F for best germination Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth: Erodiums prefer a tall container |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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