| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 10 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 - 10 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Reddish Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP25,561; EU PBR40859 |
| paleohunter | On March 4, 2023 | Obtained plant |
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