Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Violet blue sepals and white petals |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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