| 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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