| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Blue-green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65ºF - 75ºF Days to germinate: 7 to 21 days Depth to plant seed: Sow shallowly at a depth of approximately 1/4 inch Other info: Direct sow after last frost |
