Carried by 2 nurseries
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Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun or part shade or shade in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. A selection introduced by suncrest Nurseries.
Perennial herb, Geophyte
1 - 2 ft Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide
Clumping
Moderate
Evergreen
Purple
Spring, Summer
Groundcover, Deer resistant
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Deep Shade
Low, Moderate
Easy
25
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerates a wide variety of soils.
Tolerates serpentine soil..
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.0
Can be deadheaded
4, 5, 6, 7*, 8*, 9*, 14, 15*, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24*
Use with other plants that prefer rich, heavy soils and more moisture such as rushes (Juncus spp.), spikerush (Eleocharis spp.), sedges (Carex spp.), Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa), lilies, California Grape (Vitis californica), Wild Rose (Rosa californica), ferns, and trees such as Sycamore (Platanus racemosa), Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), or willows (Salix spp.).
Thanks to the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant.