Gorgeous cobalt blue with black blooms emerge from black whorls along the tall flower spikes, rising from the lush, green, aromatic foliage. Excellent for adding dark, dramatic contrast to any garden. Sensational season-long, heat-loving color for sunny beds and borders. An herbaceous perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere.

Average Size at Maturity Fast growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
Bloom Time Summer through Fall
Deciduous/ Evergreen Herbaceous
Flower Attribute Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Gray-green
Garden Style Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic
Growth Habit Rounded
Growth Rate Fast
Landscape Use Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden
Light Needs Full sun
Soil Needs Flower & Rose Food
Special Feature Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Heat Loving
Water Needs Moderate
Watering Needs Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.