| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 10 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 16 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Inflorescence Height: | 8 to 10 inches |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| christine2 | On June 1, 2014 | Obtained plant < |
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