Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Wide range of soil tolerance as long as drainage is good. Prefers rich, moist soils in light to moderate shade. Freely self-seeds and will naturalize to form large colonies in optimum growing conditions. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may be cut to the ground.
- Type: Perennial
- Zone: 3 to 8
- Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
- Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
- Bloom Time: April to May
- Bloom Description: Double deep-purple
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Water: Medium
- Maintenance: Medium
- Suggested Use: Naturalize
- Flower: Showy, Good Cut
- Attracts: Hummingbirds
- Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil