Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Blue, often pinkish in the center with darker blue veins. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth: Erodiums prefer a tall container |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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