| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadhead faded flower stems to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 22568; EU34920 |
| piksihk | On July 1, 2014 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
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