| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5B - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, salmon, white, yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Winter |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, specimen |
| Height | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |