| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Spread: | 12-15 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Glossy green foliage.Narrow, lance-shaped, deep green leaves. |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Blooms repeatedly, deadhead for more blooms. |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Violet/Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Other: Needs consistent moisture and good drainage. |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: Soil temperature 70° for germination. Days to germinate: 10-16 Depth to plant seed: cover very lightly with fine vermiculite for moisture control. Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Blooms the first year from seed. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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