Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 15 - 20 inches |
Plant Spread: | 10 - 15 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Blue-green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Rosy-purple |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBRAF |
Parentage: | Sport of: Millenium |