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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18 inches
Plant Spread: 8 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Dehiscent
Other: Small capsule containing numerous seeds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Pink
Purple
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant

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Common names
  • Venus' Pride
  • Mountain Bluet
  • Purple Bluet

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Location: Lilburn, GA
Date: 2020-06-02
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Location: Lilburn, GA
Date: 2020-06-02
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