| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 42 to 48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 30 Inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Grayish green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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