CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

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: Purple, Lavender, Blue

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Reddish Purple, Red

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Some

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium, High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: Medium, High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 1' - 2.5'

Width: 1' - 2.5'

Growth Rate: Medium, Fast

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Medium

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

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

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Long Blooming Season

Special Landscape Uses: Naturalizing

Possible Pest Problems: Foliage Disease, Spider Mites

Plant Limitations: May Needs Staking