| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Deep lavender-blue |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
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