Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
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 8b |
Plant Height: | 9-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Violet-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 |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2008 Fleuroselect Approved Novelty Winner |
RoseA32 | On May 3, 2020 | Obtained plant Jen |
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