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Propagation by seed: pre-chill seeds for 3 weeks. Plant 1/16 inch deep in well drained soil. Germination in 30 to 60 days at 55 to 60F. Can be slow and irregular to germinate.
Take the nutlets, when brown, from the stem. Seal in a container and store in a refrigerator if necessary. For best results, sow immediately in a shaded outdoor bed and keep the bed evenly moist. Look for seedlings the following spring.
Other propagation methods:
Care: Requires full to part shade. Hardy in zones 4 to 8. Likes rich, moist soil.
Description: Purple/blue bell-shaped flowers that bloom spring/summer. In bud stage, after pollination the flowers are pink. Grows 1 to 2 ft. tall. Blooms April to May. Blooms for up to 3 weeks or more.
