Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Lavender: n-ksypoiR White |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall: gesoesnd iro halgrreeehnas ithwe uws ofdue.lou aefhtrnorstemDong |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Gophers/Voles Tolerates foot traffic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs Corms |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant: 65P6P2,7 |
Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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