Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 20 - 30 inches |
Plant Spread: | 22 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Blue-violet |
Flower Time: | Spring 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 Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR24,950; PP19,788 |
MunchkinsMom | On October 26, 2015 | Transplanted Planted 1 plant in Small Bed |
MunchkinsMom | On October 10, 2015 | Obtained plant UCD Plant Sale 4" pot (2 plants), about 7" tall |
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