| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer. Divide in spring. |
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