| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2-4 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Purple |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: mix with moist sand in refrigerator for 60 days |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
