| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 15 - 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Reddish-purple buds opening to pale blue to bluish-white flowers with bright yellow, tufted stamens. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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