| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 30 inches (60 - 75 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 (30 - 45 cm) |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Violet-purple with reddish-purple bracts and calyes. |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading the flower spikes may encourage more flowering |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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