| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 2-5 feet (60-150 centimeters) |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Fruit: | Other: 4 tiny nutlets joined at the base |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Blue Lavender Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
