General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 36 - 48 inches
Plant Spread: 40 - 60 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Dusty yellow and violet
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: Patent Applied For

Trade name information:
Series: Prairieblues™
Cultivar name: 'Sandstorm'
Common names
  • Wild Indigo

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