Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Attractive groundcover with glossy green foliage. Intense, cobalt blue flowers emerge in late summer, lasting into fall, when the foliage turns burgundy red. Forms mats 6 to 8 inches tall and spreading 12 to 18 inches. Stunning autumn presence. Pairs well with Moor grass, perennial geraniums, and lady's mantle.

Grow in well drained soil in full sun to light shade. Adaptive to soil types. Does well in dry shade; in full sun it may need more frequent watering. This perennial is very late to emerge in the spring, so don't loose patience. It's a good idea to mark younger plants going into the winter so that you know where they are come spring and don't accidentally dig them up.