Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 2-2.5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Other: Toothed, ovate to lance-shaped golden leaves (to 1.5 inches long) retain good golden color throughout the heat of the summer. Foliage is aromatic when brushed with a hand. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Blooms on current season's growth and may need to be hard pruned in spring in areas with severe winters. |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Amethyst blue |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: July to September |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBR2316 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2009 Great Plant Picks award winner |
Child plants: | 4 child plants |
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