| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 3 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 9 |
| Plant Group: | Integrifolia |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 3 to 4 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring |
| Bloom Diameter: | Very Large - over 8 inches (20+ cm) |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Deep Blue hue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Black/Brown/Dark anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Open bell shape |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates full shade Prefers full sun |
| Moisture Requirements: | Tolerates infrequent watering |
| Disease Resistance: | Very disease resistant |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Time: | Spring Fall Winter |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
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