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 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Plant Height: | 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
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