LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms clump 18 in. tall, 18 to 20 in. wide.
| Description | Very large, dense heads of light purple buds contrast with the dark violet-purple flowers on a shorter, sturdier form than other varieties. Wonderful in a mass planting or border. The showy flower heads reach their peak in fall, and if left standing will provide winter interest and food for birds. Evergreen in mild winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Heat Loving, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | 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 | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Basket of Gold (Alyssum); Yarrow (Achillea); |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in lean, very well-drained soil. Benefits from a gravel mulch. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Avoid excessive winter moisture. Feed in spring. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. |






