| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 15 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: lavender-rose |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP10,784 (1999) |
| Parentage: | 86-2: (Marshall's Delight x unknown) X unknown |
| eclayne | On July 7, 2014 | Bloomed |
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