Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18-28 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches (60-90 cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Leaf is heart shaped. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing Other info: Seed is viable. Does come true. Reseeds freely. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
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