| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | Flowers 4 to 7 inches above water; depth From pot to water's surface: 6 inches to 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 8 feet spread |
| Leaves: | Other: mottled green and purple |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Late spring to early frost. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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