| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - 48 inches |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Other: Narrow, willow-shaped, leathery, shiny green leaves (to 6 inches long) may turn an attractive yellow in fall. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Pale blue |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: mix the seed with moist sand and store them in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Direct sow the stratified seed after the last spring frost. Other info: Easily grown from seed. |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2010 Great Plant Picks award winner |
