| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Bluish green above and purplish green underneath. New growth is vivid green. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Deep amethyst purple & white, Violet blue & white |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Flowering period? by Gerris2 | Jan 18, 2016 12:59 PM | 2 |
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