CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5a

Plant Max Zone: 8b

Sunlight: Shade, Deep Shade

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring

Flower Color: Blue

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.5' - 0.75'

Width: 1.5' - 2'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground in Early Spring before New Growth: Has Winter Interest.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more

Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Base of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Groundcover

Possible Pest Problems: Weed Competition, Root Rot Disease, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, Needs Regular Irrigation, Overused in the Landscape