| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 15 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Star shaped |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Violet; deep magenta-violet |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| piksihk | On September 28, 2016 | Transplanted front bed under pecan tree |
| piksihk | On September 23, 2016 | Obtained plant Houston garden 70% off; Nita and me |
