Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
chelle | On May 4, 2015 | Transplanted Rock Garden, N side center, middle tier. |
chelle | On April 7, 2015 | Obtained plant HCG |
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