Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Blue and white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |