Ground layer · Part sun to shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Part sun to part shade
- Soil: Average to dry, well-drained (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~1–2 ft tall × 1–1.5 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid-late spring
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Pink-to-purple flowers bloom in loose clusters, bringing early color as the garden wakes up
- Spreads gently to form a naturalistic ground layer
- Seeds are ejected when ripe—a small but delightful moment in the garden
Why wildlife loves it
- Early-season nectar source for bees and other pollinators
- Host plant for several moth species
- Seeds are occasionally eaten by birds
Fun to see
- Flowers open in daylight and close at night or during cloudy weather
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
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
