Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 - 6 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Purple and pink splashed on a white ground |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |