Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators |
ShawnSteve | On April 1, 2022 | Potted up From other vendors. |
ShawnSteve | On April 11, 2021 | Obtained plant From vendor, American Meadow's. (Bare roots, which look quite pale in color. Need to try to avoid sunburning, of leaves.) |
ShawnSteve | On March 9, 2021 | Miscellaneous Event Ordered more roots. Just can't get enough of this one ! Still awaiting, upon delivery. Need to check on delivery status. |