Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Blue-gray |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: 6 foot high rose-pink stalk bearing dark purple blooms |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |