CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 8b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring, Early Summer

Flower Color: Purple

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Bluish Green

Summer Foliage Color: None: Dormant

Fall Foliage Color: Bluish Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium, High

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: Medium, High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 2' - 3'

Width: 0.75' - 1.5'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground in Late Spring or Summer After Die-back Occurs: Summer Dormant.

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, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Base of Retaining Wall Locations

Ornamental Features: Long Blooming Season, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Naturalizing

Possible Pest Problems: Rabbits, Weed Competition, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: May be Dormant in Summer