Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Plant Height: | To 3 feet. |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Fragrant Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Purple |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |