| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 20 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Light blue with deep purple bracts, Deep indigo-blue, Blue-violet |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Midsummer to mid Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Good self-seeder |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2012 Fleuroselect Gold Medal |
| dnrevel | On May 29, 2021 | Transplanted Planted in front yard dahlia garden. NOTE, May need a "Chelsea Chop" to prevent legginess. |
| dnrevel | On April 15, 2021 | Seeds germinated Good germination & growth in May to June. Winter Sown. |
| dnrevel | On March 18, 2021 | Seeds sown Winter Sowed, Swallowtail Garden seed |
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