I bought four of these online last fall and was just wowed at how nice two of them looked in summer. The two that did well are in part s...Read Moreun and the two that I just moved were in full sun. I water regularly but with sandy soil and being in sunny California I think they will do better in part shade. I ordered six more this fall, I really like the purple/blue flowers. It's October and they are still blooming. I'm planting them under some oak trees so . . . we'll see.
I planted one specimen in an unused part of my very large back yard, part shade and clay soil, and then gave it seven years of neglect. ...Read MoreIt thrived all the while, even through drought, and it handily fought off the weeds, reliably flowering every year beginning early June. Now there are at least a half dozen plants and they have staked out their own 2'x4' patch.
I am now clearing out that neglected area. These hardy, charming plants will be divided and allowed to take over the territory. I like a survivor.
Vigorous clumping perennial with blue purple flowers attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms profusely in June, July. LIkes ...Read Moresome moisture during drought, needs divided every 3 yrs. Can get powdery mildew, treat with insecticide spray. Something different for the landscape.
I bought four of these online last fall and was just wowed at how nice two of them looked in summer. The two that did well are in part s...Read More
I planted one specimen in an unused part of my very large back yard, part shade and clay soil, and then gave it seven years of neglect. ...Read More
Vigorous clumping perennial with blue purple flowers attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms profusely in June, July. LIkes ...Read More