General Information
Status in Florida: Native
Native Habitat: Woodland edges, prairies, and shaded meadows
Native States: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
Growing Zones: 4-9
Size at Maturity: 2-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
Phenology: Deciduous
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping
Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Color: Pale blue to lavender
 
Growth Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Texture: Loamy, well-drained soils
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture Requirements: Moist to average moisture
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No
 
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Shade gardens, woodland gardens, naturalized areas
Maintenance Tips: Deadhead after blooming to encourage new growth, divide every few years to maintain vigor
Considerations: May be short-lived in some areas, best suited for woodland gardens
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Yes
Erosion Control: Yes
Nitrogen Fixing: No
 
Other Information
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Yes
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Yes
Historical Medicinal Uses: Not known for medicinal uses
Florida Native Companion Plant: Asarum canadense, Fern spp., Tiarella cordifolia
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies
Caterpillar Host Plant: No
Propagation: Seed, division