Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 4 - 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Narrow, tomentose, silver-gray in color. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Purplish-blue with white center. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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