Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Lavender White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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