Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Deep violet-blue |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season |
Inflorescence Height: | 18 inches |
Foliage Mound Height: | 12 inches |
Uses: | Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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