Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 10 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Scent of Cloves |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP: 12014 Can. Can.: 1634 |