| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Pink in less acidic soil |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Cane Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2009 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
| Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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