| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Reddish-violet |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Planting to hard frost. Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 25,395; Can 4,785 |
