Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 16 - 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 20 Inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Blue-violet with white centers |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: Greenhouse Grower magazine's Reader's Choice award for best new perennial in 2016. |