Name of Hybridizer: | Bob Savory |
Year of Registration: | 1982 |
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: | 6-11 inches |
Plant Spread: | 15-26 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: A dwarf, with dark green leaf, light stippling in veining. Slug resistant but not Sun tolerant. |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Summer Other: Small but attractive, deep purple flowers bloom in late July/early August. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Seed is viable. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Parentage: | Seedling of: Rough Waters |
aspenhill | On May 14, 2016 | Obtained plant Green Spring Plant Sale (J Lynn Nursery) - qty 2; X-Container (Conservatory Steps Urns) |
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