Classification
1109
Large (8-10") Informal Decorative, Purple
Size
Large (8-10")
Form
Informal Decorative
Color
Purple
Year Added to ADS
1951
Awards
Hart Medal
Growing Info
- Height: 3–5 ft
- Bloom season: Midsummer to first frost
- Hardiness zones: 8-11
- Staking needed: Yes
- Pinching: Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall for bushier growth and more blooms.
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