Soft lilac colored flowers located in whorls around the stems. Plants have attractively large, pointed leaves that are nicely textured. with wrinkles. Flowering stems grow 2 to 3 feet tall. Needs a sunny, dry well draining location, protected against winter wetness.
Zones 5-8. Native from rocky slopes in Kashmir and Afghanistan.
Germination is spread out over many weeks, Use 3 weeks at 80ºF. In no results then 4 weeks at 40-45ºF, then back to 75-80ºF. keep moist but not overly wet.
10 seeds
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