A native North American perennial with upright growth and striking blue-purple flowers in late spring. Drought-tolerant once established, it's excellent for borders and attracts pollinators.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–5′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa
