Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3-6 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Other: Beaked nutlets |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: very soft lavender color |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |