Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 14-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 26-36 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Can take sun. Narrow white edge on medium green leaves. Makes an impressive mound. 60 - 90 % shade. |
Flowers: | Other: The vigorous and quick multiplying clump is topped with many stalks of dark purple flowers in early summer. |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Scapes are 28 inches tall with medium purple bell shaped blooms. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: not viable. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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