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Family:Lamiaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green lance-shaped leaves
Flower Color: Deep violet to purple flowers
Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low (pruning spent flowers can encourage more blooming)
Growing Zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies due to its nectar-rich flowersThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.