Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 1-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 5-6 inches |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small oval capsule containing numerous seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
WebTucker | On April 27, 2022 | Bloomed |