| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3B - 8A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, specimen, winter interest |
| Height | 16" to 24" / 40cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, 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 | Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive |