| Type | Annual, perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, lavender, white |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, seashore |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |