Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 - 16 inches |
Plant Spread: | 10 - 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: Dark blue |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadhead faded flower stems to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20265; Can 3920 |
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