| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, rock garden, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 15" to 36" / 40cm to 90cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |