Site Characteristics

Sunlight:

• full sun
• part shade

Soil conditions:

• requires well-drained soil

Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

Hardiness zones:

• 5 to 8

Plant Traits

Lifecycle: perennial

Ease-of-care: easy

Height: 2 to 3 feet

Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet

Bloom time:

• late spring
• early summer

Flower color:

• violet
• white
• pink

Foliage color: medium green

Foliage texture: fine

Foliage has fern-like effect. Similar to Columbines.

Shape: cushion, mound or clump

Shape in flower: flower stalks with upright spikes

The tiny flowers are grouped into dense clusters atop erect flower stems.

Special Considerations

Special characteristics:

• non-aggressive
• non-invasive
• not native to North America - Native to Europe, Asia
• bears ornamental fruit - Clusters of pendulous, wing-like seeds.

Growing Information

Varieties