CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5a

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Late Summer, Fall

Flower Color: Light Blue, Blue, Silver-Grey

Berry / Fruit Color: Light Blue, Blue, Silver-Grey

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils, Clay Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 3' - 4'

Width: 2' - 3'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground in Early Winter After Hard Freezes: Some Winter Interest.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease

Plant Limitations: May Needs Staking, Unwanted Self-seeding

Shippable in 2026: YES