Dark bronze leaves are topped with blue-purple flowers on an upright habit. Use it as a contrast to green-leafed perennials in the garden.
Foliage Interest
Attracts:
Bees
Resists:
Deer
Rabbits
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height Category:
Medium
Garden Height:
24 - 26 Inches61cm - 66cm
Spacing:
28 - 30 Inches71cm - 76cm
Spread:
28 - 30 Inches71cm - 76cm
Flower Colors:
Blue
Purple
Flower Shade:
Blue-purple
Foliage Colors:
Black
Brown
Green
Foliage Shade:
Dark bronze
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Bloom Time:
Summer
Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Water Category:
Average
Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Poor Soil
Soil PH Category:
Alkaline Soil
Neutral Soil
Uses:
Border Plant
Container
Edging Plant
Mass Planting
Maintenance Notes:
Grows well in almost any type of well-drained soil. Cut back after blooming to encourage new growth. Tolerates short periods of drought once established.
