Blooms are intensely colored pink, purple, or blue depending on the soil chemistry. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Soil PH will affect flower color. Great to use as a border plant, in containers, cut flower, dried flower, landscaping, and mass planting.
Blossom Color | Blue, Pink |
Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
Exposure | Part Sun to Sun |
Height | 36-48 in |
Width | 36-48 in |
Spacing | 36-48 in |
Container Sizes | |
Hardiness Zones | 5,6,7,8,9 |
Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
Features | Blooms are intensely colored pink, purple, or blue depending on the soil chemistry. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Soil PH will affect flower color. Great to use as a border plant, in containers, cut flower, dried flower, landscaping, and mass planting. |
Available Seasons | Spring, Summer |
Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
Bog Plant | No |
Is Disease Resistant | Yes |
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 |
Disclaimer: Ships pink – needs aluminum sulfate or acidic soil to turn blue |
Maintenance Notes |
Prefers moist, well-drained soils. May be trimmed after early summer flowering. Soil pH will affect flower color. Add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage blue flower color. |