| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 20 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Blue Violet |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Pollinators: | Self Beetles Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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