| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 16 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 14 - 16 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Purple-pink |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP25,615 (2015) |
| Parentage: | Cranberry Lace x Pink Lace |
| aspenhill | On June 12, 2017 | Obtained plant Potomac Garden Center - qty 1 |
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