| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 15 inches |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Glossy dark green, but with the fall cool weather, the leaves will have deep purplish-red hues. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Other: Rich rosy-purple; deep magenta-purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadhead faded flower stems to ensure more flowering throughout the season. Moist soil. |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP14,888 (2004); CPBR2404 |
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