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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 6 to 8 inches tall
Width: Spreads slowly via rhizomes to form clumps
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: Pale lavender-blue
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Water Requirements: Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil
Maintenance: Low; can be left undisturbed once established
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: The flowers attract bees and butterflies
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Works Well In:
● Pollinator Gardens
● Woodland Gardens
● Borders
● Rock GardensCompanion Plants:
Hellebores Epimediums
Brunneras Hostas
Ferns PulmonariasDesign Tip:
Use to soften the edges of shaded paths or quiet seating areas where its pale blue flowers create a peaceful woodland atmosphere. The gentle blooms bring harmony to surrounding plantings while adding subtle color during the earliest weeks of the gardening season.