Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 - 7 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Basal cuttings in Spring |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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