| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 - 20 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Purplish-blue |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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