Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 48 - 60 inches |
Plant Spread: | 60 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Lavender Purple |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
lovesblooms | On February 4, 2017 | Seeds sown indoors |
lovesblooms | On April 9, 2016 | Seeds germinated |
lovesblooms | On March 5, 2016 | Seeds sown indoors |
lovesblooms | On February 7, 2015 | Seeds sown indoors |
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