| 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 9b |
| Plant Height: | 24 to 28 inches (60-70cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 36 to 39 inches (90-100 cm) |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Wine red |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Other: Deadhead flowers to prolong bloom period. |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Self-seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division Other: Divide every 3-4 years to improve air circulation. |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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