Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 28 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Silver; gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners |
Pollinators: | Self Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20,781 |
aspenhill | On April 22, 2016 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 2; HSG Area 2 |
aspenhill | On July 20, 2014 | Obtained plant Betty's Azalea Ranch - qty 2; TFB |