Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Up to 4 - 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 11552 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2007 A Great Plant Picks |
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