| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 4 feet (120 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: All parts contain potent alkaloids. Can be fatal. Symptoms may include: burning of mouth, numbness of throat, paralysis of respiratory system, nausea, vomiting, muscular weakness and spasms, convulsions. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012) |
| christine2 | On May 1, 2008 | Obtained plant 1 |
