| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 14 - 24 Inches |
| Plant Spread: | 16 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Lilac |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 2006 National Other: 2002 Fleuroselect Approved Novelty Winner; 2016 Louisiana Super Plant |
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