Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 - 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Dark purple with white throats |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Other: Deadheading the flower spikes, may encourage more flowering |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27,316 |
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