| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 30 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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