Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 48 inches |
Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Deep purple with black bracts |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Fall Late fall or early winter Winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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