| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) 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 9a |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 42 inches (90-105 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches (45-60cm) |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 20 to 24 inches (50-60cm) |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) Ca (Calcium) Mg (Magnesium) S (Sulfur) Fe (Iron) Na (Sodium) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide in early spring, every 3-4 years when overcrowding occurs. Plant crown 1 to 2 inches below ground surface. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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