Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 - 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Purple/white throats |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading the flower spikes, may encourage more flowering |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
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