| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 24-32 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sow seeds in spring or fall |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Bumblebees Bees |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
