| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Dusky purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 23,872; CPBR5096 |
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