LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist.
SIZE: Reaches 20 in. tall, 16 in. wide.
| Description | A hardy, easy-care plant that flowers continuously for up to 6 months, from summer into fall, 2 months longer than other varieties! Abundant, large magenta-purple flowers make a big impact in the garden. This species is native to the northeastern United States. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Maintain evenly moist soil during first growing season to develop root system; once established, tolerates wet, boggy conditions. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous flowering. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Clumps may be divided 2 to 3 years in early spring. |




