Site Characteristics

Sunlight:

• full sun
• part shade

Soil conditions:

• requires well-drained soil

Prefers moist but well-drained soil.

Special locations:

• outdoor containers

Plant Traits

Lifecycle: annual

Ease-of-care: moderately difficult

Height: 1.5 to 2 feet

Spread: 0.5 to 1 feet

Bloom time:

• early summer
• mid-summer
• late summer
• early fall
• mid-fall

Flower is insignificant. Color comes from floral bracts, which provide a noticeable texture variation.

Flower color:

• violet
• white
• pink

"Flowers" come in pastel shades of pink, white and purple, and all have darker colored veins marking their surfaces.

Foliage color:

• medium green
• dark green

Foliage texture: medium

Shape: upright

Shape in flower: flower stalks with upright spikes

Flower spikes are tall and rise above the foliage.

Special Considerations

Special characteristics:

• deer resistant
• non-aggressive - Self-seeds some, but seldom a problem.
• non-invasive
• not native to North America - Native to Southern Europe.
• fragrant - Foliage has a strong, pleasant fragrance.

Special uses:

• cut flowers
• dried flowers - Cut and dry flower spikes in well-ventilated areas for use in arrangements.

Growing Information

Varieties