Description

A showy, tall favorite perennial for your xeriscape garden. Zebrina has 2-inch white to lavender flowers with deep purple stripes pointing to a purple center. The flowers are born on tall stalks among deep green glossy foliage. In early summer, the flowers completely cover the plant! The roots of this species have been grown for centuries; traditionally, poultices of the roots have been applied to reduce inflammation. Plant facts: Hardiness: Hardy Longevity: Perennial Growing Condition: Full Sun Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Good For: Wildlife Friendly; Long Blooming; Apothecary Gardens; Traditional Medicinal Herb Flower Color: White to Pale Lavender with Deep Crimson-Burgundy Stripes Foliage Color: Green Germination: Outdoors: Direct sow in Spring after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds sown 2-3 weeks while there's still frosts show faster germination. Indoors: Plant in trays or pots in slightly moist peat-based soil or seed starting mix; Keep warm; germination will occur in 2-4 weeks. Do not cover too deeply; simply press tightly into the soil and gently water in. Provide bright light and cooler temperatures after germination occurs. If germination is erratic or delayed, place in fridge for 2 weeks and bring back into warmer temperatures. If you'd like to see all the plants and seeds I currently have available: Check out my other plants and seeds