| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b Zone 7a |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
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