| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 10A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, lavender |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, erosion control, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Spread | 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf, semi-evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, vase |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |