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. |