Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Lavender with white interiors |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
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