LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 18 in. tall and wide.
| Description | A profusion of upright bloom spikes covered with small, powder blue, tubular flowers. The aromatic, green foliage has a peppermint-lemon scent when brushed against or crushed. Wonderful summer color for warm, dry regions. Drought tolerant in coastal regions. Use in sunny beds, borders, and patio containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Cranesbill (Geranium); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
| Care Instructions | Provide coarse soil with excellent drainage. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Water more frequently during bloom period. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance and to promote continuous flowering. Hard prune and feed before new growth begins in spring. |



