| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Glaucous Unusual foliage color Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Shade Tree Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Pollinators: | Other |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
