Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 24 inches (60 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 16 inches (40 cm) |
Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Hairy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Pale yellow/Dark purple (deep blue) |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP19860 |
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