Late-season color · Sun to shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun to full shade (adaptable)
- Soil: Average to dry (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid-late Summer
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Spikes of blue-violet flowers open gradually from the bottom up, extending the bloom period and bringing fresh color when many plants begin to slow down
- Spreads gradually by underground runners and self-seeding, slowly filling in around itself to form a natural-looking colony
Why wildlife loves it
- Provides nectar for bees and other pollinators
- Host plant for several species of moths, including the Skullcap Skeletonizer
Fun to see
- Leaves that look like intricate lace are a welcome sign—proof that the Skullcap Skeletonizer has found your garden
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
