Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet (1 - 1.2 meters) |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet (1 meter) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Magenta-purple, deep purple calyxes and dark stems. |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Blooms year-round in frost-free climates, or until frost. Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 27,057 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: The Best New Variety (Bedding and Pot Plants) Award at the UK Grower Awards 2016; Third place (Bronze Medal) RHS Chelsea Flower Show New Plant Competition 2015; Silver Medal Award Plantarium, Netherlands |
Parentage: | Sport of: Wendy's Wish |
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