Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 16 to 20 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Lavender-purple |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP19580 (2008) |
Parentage: | Unknown |
Child plants: | 2 child plants |
eclayne | On July 5, 2014 | Bloomed |
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