Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet (planted in the ground, it can get up to 6 feet) |
Plant Spread: | 2 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Furry white |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadhead to encourage rebloom |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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