| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 42-48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 1-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: spiny |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
