Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Brilliant blue with white bracts |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 1996 National Other: Fleuroselect Gold Medal |
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