| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 4-20 inches |
| Fruit: | Other: Small spherical capsule containing shiny brownish-black seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
