| 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) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2-2.5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Other: Toothed, ovate to lance-shaped golden leaves (to 1.5 inches long) retain good golden color throughout the heat of the summer. Foliage is aromatic when brushed with a hand. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant 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: Amethyst blue |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: July to September |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBR2316 |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2009 Great Plant Picks award winner |
| Child plants: | 4 child plants |
| LlamaLlori | From April 15, 2015 to May 31, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Looks amazing |
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