Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 5 - 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 5 feet |
Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Anise-scented |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Light blue |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
variegatagal | On May 13, 2019 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
variegatagal | On March 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous Event I have no clue where I planted this...west foundation planting? |
variegatagal | On May 4, 2017 | Obtained plant Painted Flower Farms |
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