Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 4 to 15 feet (1.2-4.6m) |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 12 feet (1.2-3.5m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Lilac |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® Other: 2011 Louisiana Super Plant |
tabbycat | On May 15, 2022 | Bloomed |
tabbycat | On April 15, 2022 | Miscellaneous Event Large one has leafed out & small one I'm keeping is 12" with 3 low branches growing in a pot on patio. |
tabbycat | On May 15, 2021 | Bloomed Just starting to show purple |
tabbycat | On March 15, 2021 | Plant emerged 1st tip sprouts of 2021 |
tabbycat | On February 24, 2021 | Maintenance performed Trimmed about 3' all over while dormant but sprouting soon. |
tabbycat | On August 10, 2020 | Transplanted Found a 6" plant in the west sidewalk bed so it has to be the purple. I've never found 1 before from all the seeds that drop. Put in water & will plant tomorrow in a pot on patio. |
tabbycat | On March 15, 2020 | Plant emerged Sprouted for 2020 |
tabbycat | On May 18, 2019 | Bloomed 1st blooms of 2019. Finished blooming by July 1st. |