Quick Profile
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Mature Height
18 -
24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Green
Bloom Color
Blue
Pink
Purple
Red
White
Bloom Season
May - October
Size
Medium
Features
A very diverse group of plants consisting of numerous species and offering a dependable plant in the border or as a groundcover in the rock garden.
Culture
Full to partial shade in a moist well-drained soil.
Cultivars
Numerous cultivars available. Some include:
'Brookside' 18-24 inches tall, blue flowers, excellent fall foliage color
'Johnsons Blue' 18-24 inches tall, blue flowers
'Rozanne' 18-24 inches tall, large suacer shaped violet flowers
'Springtime' 18-24 inches tall, clump forming, purple flowers
'Wargrave Pink' 15-18 inches tall, salmon pink flowers
Notes
Large group of plants offering many cultivars useful for groundcovers and border plants. Good drainage is important for long term survivability. Deadhead for some repeat bloom. Don't plant too deep to avoid crown rot problems.