| Type | Annual, bi-annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 9" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |