| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 20 - 30 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Violet-lilac |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Planting to hard frost. Deadheading not necessary. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sets little seed |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 27722; Can PBRAF |
