herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 5b β Zone 11b
A native perennial with delicate, tiny blue or lavender flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It forms a bushy mound and thrives in part shade with moderate moisture.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2β3.2β² tall Γ 2β3β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 5bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 11b
pH Range
5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama