| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 12" to 20" / 30cm to 50cm |
| Spread | 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing |