A delicate alpine perennial bearing nodding, bell-shaped lavender-blue flowers on slender stems. It thrives in rocky, well-drained sites and is excellent for rock gardens, borders, and meadows.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–2′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere (temperate and arctic regions)
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
