Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 3 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 5 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 10 USDA Zone 10 - partially shaded areas only |
Typical Plant Size: | Typically 8 to 10 feet |
Pruning Group: | Group 1 - Spring flowering, no pruning |
Bloom Diameter: | Very Small - 2 inches or smaller (<5 cm) |
Bloom Color (Tepals): | Light to Lavender Blue hue |
Center Color (Anthers): | Other |
Bloom Shape: | Bell shape Urn shape Other |
Preferred Light: | Tolerates full shade Prefers full sun |
Moisture Requirements: | Tolerates frequent watering |
Recommendations: | Good choice for beginners (easy to grow) |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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