| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Dark violet-blue, very dark almost black calyx |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2003 Mississippi Medallion Award |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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