Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18 - 20 inches |
Plant Spread: | 20 - 24 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Other: May take on some red tones in fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Rosy-purple |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27428 |
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