Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 - 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 14 inches |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Multi-Color: Blue/Lavender Hues |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70-75F Days to germinate: 18-28 Depth to plant seed: Shallow Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Bees Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |