Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Plant Height: | 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) |
Leaves: | Other: Soft to the touch. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Mauve Pink Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70F Days to germinate: 21-35 Depth to plant seed: Surface sow. Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow late winter, 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant in the Spring. Pinch back when transplanting. Space 16" apart. Self seeds & spreads by roots. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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