Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8-10 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: purple with yellow eye |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
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