Herbaceous Perennial
An easy to grow and drought tolerant perennial with purple flower clusters atop tall and slender stems are a magnet to pollinators, butterflies and hummingbirds. They require full sun and well-drained soil. Where happy, they self-seed readily and can be invasive in some situations.
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Low
Size: 24 - 48 tall x 6 - 12 wide
Shape / Form:
Upright
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Airy / Frothy
Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Fragrant, Long Blooming
Flower Color:
Purple / Violet
Bloom Season:
Summer, Jul, Aug, Sep
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Hell Strip
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Season of Interest:
Summer, Fall
Plant Behavior:
Aggressive / Crowds Neighbors, Naturalizes, Potentially Invasive
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite
Maintenance Level:
medium
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Native and Habitat
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Mixed Border, Native and Habitat, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8, 9