| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Rich violet-purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 1999 Plant Select Winner |
| lovesblooms | On February 11, 2015 | Seeds sown winter sown |
| aspenhill | On August 26, 2019 | Obtained plant Lowes - qty 1 |
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