| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 20 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 16 - 24 Inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Tea |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27498 |
| androchore | On August 20, 2023 | Transplanted |
| androchore | On August 3, 2023 | Obtained plant |
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