| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Bracts of differing colors, from yellowish-orange to reddish darkening with maturity. Small flowers are purple with yellow spots. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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| id by RuuddeBlock | Jan 16, 2023 9:02 AM | 6 |
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