Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Lavender |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Stratify seeds: Stratification may help germination Needs specific temperature: Sow at 68F, should germinate in less than two weeks Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
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