Velvety plum-purple flowers with intriguing center highlights and bright yellow stamens. This long-flowering beauty blooms from mid-summer into fall. Low maintenance, long bloom time and bold color.

| Blossom Color | Purple |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Exposure | Part to full sun |
| Height | 72-96 in |
| Width | 36-48 in |
| Spacing | 48-60 in |
| Container Sizes | 28, QT |
| Hardiness Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
| Features | Velvety plum-purple flowers with intriguing center highlights and bright yellow stamens. This long-flowering beauty blooms from mid-summer into fall. Low maintenance, long bloom time and bold color. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | No |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses | Specimen planting; container gardens; perennial gardens; mixed borders |
| Maintenance Notes | Prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils. Prune back to 2 feet in spring and apply a controlled-release fertilizer. |