Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Pollinators: | Self Beetles Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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