| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 1 to 3 feet |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Bees Various insects |
