Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruiting Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22,069 (2011) |
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