| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Leaves may be green to purple in color; upper surface glabrous, reverse slightly pubescent. |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small, ellispoid papery, brown capsules containg serveral pale yellowish-brown seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Pale bluish-white to purplish, yellow throat. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
