| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 9-12 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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