Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 24-32 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sow seeds in spring or fall |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Pollinators: | Wasps Bumblebees Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |