| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Fruit: | Other: Small cypsela with pappus of long hairs. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Purple Other: Blue to purple with yellow central disc florets. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
