| 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 8b |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Other: Fuchsia-purple |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP19,582 (2008) |
| Parentage: | Open pollination of unnamed sdlgs. |
| Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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