Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 9 - 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Lilac |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: July - September |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide plants in Spring |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP15,236 |