Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 36 - 48 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Quilted with silvery undersides |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: White beelines |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
lovesblooms | On February 26, 2020 | Seeds sown indoors, heat, lights |
lovesblooms | On March 3, 2018 | Seeds sown indoors |
lovesblooms | On February 12, 2017 | Seeds germinated |
lovesblooms | On February 4, 2017 | Seeds sown indoors |
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