Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous Other: Blue-green leaves. Depending on growing zone, in winter, trailing 8 inch stems are devoid of leaves except at stem tips. Stems should be cut back in spring. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Tight, round flower heads with violet buds opening to red-purple flowers in the fall. |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |