| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches (45-60cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches (45-60cm) |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Fragrant Other |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on new wood Other: Blooms on current season's growth and may need to be hard pruned in spring in areas with severe winters. |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Deep blue, Deep bluish-purple |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2009 Great Plant Picks award winner |
| K9Lover | On February 25, 2017 | Obtained plant This was a twig when I purchased it from Home Depot for $2.00 in June 2015. It is now 3' high and 3.5' wide. Very healthy to date 2/25/2017. |
| christine2 | On May 22, 2022 | Obtained plant 2GG |
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